Where you carry body fat directly linked to brain aging, landmark study finds

A first-of-its-kind study has found a direct link between where a person carries body fat and the rate of brain aging. The association proved stronger than that seen with BMI alone. The findings could reshape how doctors assess the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

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