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2010-05-22 China Times
By Yin Dehan / Comprehensive Report
Is a beer belly related to developing dementia in old age? A new U.S. study suggests that as a person's waistline expands, their brain volume shrinks, increasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
A research team led by Professor Sudha Seshadri from Boston University School of Medicine studied 733 men and women (70% female) with an average age of about 60. They measured the participants' body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, then used CT scans to assess brain volume. The results showed that the larger the waistline, the smaller the brain volume.
Seshadri stated that the findings indicate a strong link between abdominal obesity and the risk of dementia in old age. Although this is only a preliminary discovery, it helps the academic community better understand how abdominal obesity and dementia are connected, paving the way for future prevention strategies.
Abdominal fat is considered the most dangerous type of hidden fat, far more hazardous than hip fat. It surrounds the abdominal organs and is metabolically active, releasing more acids that can lead to high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar, increasing the risk of heart disease.
The study was published in the *Annals of Neurology*, but it did not specify the ideal waist circumference. Current medical guidelines generally recommend that men should not exceed 40 inches (101.6 cm), and women should not exceed 35 inches (88.9 cm).
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Beer Belly in Midlife Raises Dementia Risk in Old Age
By Yin Dehan / Comprehensive Report
Is a beer belly related to developing dementia in old age? A new U.S. study suggests that as a person's waistline expands, their brain volume shrinks, increasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
A research team led by Professor Sudha Seshadri from Boston University School of Medicine studied 733 men and women (70% female) with an average age of about 60. They measured the participants' body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, then used CT scans to assess brain volume. The results showed that the larger the waistline, the smaller the brain volume.
Seshadri stated that the findings indicate a strong link between abdominal obesity and the risk of dementia in old age. Although this is only a preliminary discovery, it helps the academic community better understand how abdominal obesity and dementia are connected, paving the way for future prevention strategies.
Abdominal fat is considered the most dangerous type of hidden fat, far more hazardous than hip fat. It surrounds the abdominal organs and is metabolically active, releasing more acids that can lead to high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar, increasing the risk of heart disease.
The study was published in the *Annals of Neurology*, but it did not specify the ideal waist circumference. Current medical guidelines generally recommend that men should not exceed 40 inches (101.6 cm), and women should not exceed 35 inches (88.9 cm).
Source: http:/ / life. chinatimes. com/ 2……1801+112010052200055,00. html