Hidden Fat in the Pancreas and Abdomen Linked to Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Hidden fat stored deep inside organs, especially the pancreas and abdomen, links to brain shrinkage, cognitive decline, and a higher risk of neurologic disease even when your weight looks normal An MRI-based study of 25,997 adults found that fat distribution patterns inside the body predict brain aging and cognitive outcomes more strongly than […]