Big Belly? Bad News

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Published: Wed, March 26, 2008 - 4:04 pm
NEW YORK (AP) - A new study suggests having a big belly in your
40s can increase your risk of getting dementia or Alzheimer's
disease later on.
The problem is not simply weight. The findings show that
abdominal fat poses a separate risk, as opposed to fat stored
elsewhere. Even people who aren't overweight but have a good deal
of abdominal fat are susceptible.
The tendency has been described as making people apple-shaped
rather than pear-shaped. It's already been linked to a higher risk
of developing diabetes, stroke and heart disease. The study's
author says, "Now we can add dementia to that."
The findings are reported in today's online issue of the journal
Neurology.


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