Study Links Abdominal Fat in Middle-Aged Men to Increased Alzheimer's Risk

New research finds a significant correlation between abdominal fat and cognitive decline in men, challenging traditional obesity measures like BMI.

Abdominal fat in middle-aged men with a family history of Alzheimer's disease is linked to lower cognition and smaller brain volumes, particularly in the pancreas.
The association between abdominal fat and cognitive decline is more pronounced in men than in women, with men showing significant correlations between higher pancreatic fat and reduced cognitive functions.
Traditional measures like Body Mass Index (BMI) do not accurately represent the risk factors associated with cognitive decline, emphasizing the importance of considering fat distribution.
Researchers suggest that targeted medical treatments focusing on reducing abdominal fat could help mitigate cognitive decline and lower the risk of dementia in susceptible middle-aged men.
The findings highlight the need for further research into sex-specific approaches to understanding and combating the effects of abdominal fat on brain health.