Posts Tagged ‘body mass index’
Studies find growing evidence linking weight, physical activity, neuroplasticity and depression
Being overweight can cause depression — and exercise is an antidote, dual studies confirm (Runner’s World): A large-scale study from the University of Exeter has found ‘robust evidence’ that being overweight hikes up your risk of developing depression – but as fresh evidence confirms, logging your morning miles is one of the most effective ways to…
Read MoreHigher body mass index (BMI) linked to lower blood supply to the brain in large neuroimaging study
Body weight has surprising, alarming impact on brain function (Science Daily): As a person’s weight goes up, all regions of the brain go down in activity and blood flow, according to a new brain imaging study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease … scientists analyzed over 35,000 functional neuroimaging scans using single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) from…
Read MoreSystematic review finds ten lifestyle factors that clearly impact the probability of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD)
Although there’s still no cure, researchers are continuing to develop a better understanding of what increases a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study that looked at 396 studies has even been able to identify ten risk factors that are shown to increase the likelihood of developing the disease. Here are the factors…
Read MoreStudy: Higher body mass index (BMI) linked to episodic memory deficits in young adults
Obesity May Worsen Episodic Memory, Make It Harder To Keep Track Of Certain Events (Medical Daily): “High body mass index (BMI) has been associated with certain health risks, which may now include cognitive impairment, according to preliminary research published in The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology. The study
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