A new study by researchers at The Neuro of McGill University has found a potential connection between obesity and Alzheimer’s disease. The study discovered that the type of neurodegeneration caused by obesity is similar to that of Alzheimer’s disease. This finding suggests that losing excess weight could slow cognitive decline as a person ages and reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer’s. This discovery adds to previous research that linked obesity with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s. Obesity is already known to be associated with various diseases, including heart disease, depression, and cancer. The study highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy weight for overall brain health.
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