Deep belly fat could predict Alzheimer's disease

Belly fat linked to brain decay and early signs of Alzheimer’s, study finds
Belly fat, also known as visceral fat, may contribute to brain atrophy and early markers of Alzheimer’s disease, new research found.
Deep belly fat could predict Alzheimer's disease decades ahead of symptoms
People who are obese and harbor deep belly fat are at higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease-specific proteins in the brain up to 20 years before the earliest dementia symptoms, a new study suggests.
Hidden fat layers could predict Alzheimer’s disease onset 20 years early
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Having this type of fat common in middle age could predict Alzheimer’s — and it shows up 20 years before early symptoms
New research has established a link between a specific type of body fat and the brain proteins that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. The type of fat is especially common for people in middle age — and it could signal Alzheimer’s a full two decades sooner than the memory disease’s symptoms.
Belly fat could trigger Alzheimer’s 20 years before symptoms show, study suggests
Excessive belly fat may start causing Alzheimer’s disease 20 years before symptoms emerge, new research suggests.
Alzheimer's disease could be detected 20 years before symptoms appear, study suggests
A specific type of body fat that surrounds vital organs in middle age could be linked to abnormal proteins in the brain that are the hallmarks of the most common cause of dementia
Hidden Fat Predicts Alzheimer's 20 Years Ahead of Symptoms
Researchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the abnormal proteins in the brain that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years before the earliest symptoms of dementia  appear, according to a study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
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