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Early Warning: Belly Fat Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

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A study found that having more belly fat in your 40s or 50s can be linked to memory problems later on. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis did the study and shared their results at a conference.

The study looked at different types of body fat and how they affect the brain. They found that having belly fat around your organs, called visceral fat, can be connected to early signs of memory issues like Alzheimer’s.

Another type of fat, called subcutaneous fat, was not linked to memory problems. This means that not all body fat is the same when it comes to brain health.

The study used special machines like MRI to measure the different fat levels in the body. The researchers hope that by understanding more about how certain fats affect the brain, we can find ways to prevent memory problems in the future.

Until we know more, staying active and eating well are still the best ways to keep our brains healthy.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Visceral /ˈvɪs.ər.əl/ (adjective): Relating to the internal organs.
  2. Subcutaneous /ˌsʌb.kjuːˈteɪ.ni.əs/ (adjective): Existing or occurring under the skin.
  3. Linked /lɪŋkt/ (verb): Connected or related to something.
  4. Memory /ˈmɛm.ə.ri/ (noun): The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.
  5. Researchers /ˈriːˌsɜːr.tʃərz/ (noun): Individuals who conduct systematic investigations into a subject.
  6. Active /ˈæk.tɪv/ (adjective): Engaging or participating in activities; not inactive.

How much do you know?


What type of fat was found to be linked to memory problems in the study?
Subcutaneous fat
Visceral fat
Brown fat
Saturated fat


Which university did the researchers conducting the study come from?
Harvard University
Stanford University
Washington University in St. Louis
Yale University


What type of imaging machines were used to measure fat levels in the body?
X-ray machines
Ultrasound machines
CT scanners
MRI machines


What age range was mentioned in relation to the impact of belly fat on memory problems?
20s
30s
40s or 50s
60s or older


Which health issue was specifically mentioned as a potential consequence of having visceral fat?
High cholesterol
Diabetes
Heart disease
Alzheimer's


What did the researchers hope to achieve by understanding the connection between fat types and brain health?
Prevent cancer
Prevent memory problems
Lose weight
Improve muscle tone


Subcutaneous fat was found to be associated with memory problems in the study.


MRI machines were not used in the study to measure fat levels in the body.


The study results were not shared at a conference.


The researchers concluded that all body fat types affect the brain similarly.


Staying active and eating well were mentioned as ways to keep our brains healthy.


The study focused solely on the impact of belly fat on memory problems.


The study found a connection between visceral fat and early signs of memory issues like Alzheimer's later in life, while fat was not linked to memory problems.


The researchers used to measure the different fat levels in the body.


Understanding how certain fats affect the brain could help in finding ways to prevent memory problems .


The study highlighted the importance of staying active and to maintain brain health.


The study conducted by researchers from Washington University in St. Louis emphasized the impact of belly fat on memory problems in or 50s.


The researchers hope that by understanding more about the effects of certain fats on the brain, strategies can be developed to prevent in the future.

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