Overview

• A study presented at the Radiological Society of North America meeting found that visceral fat is strongly associated with amyloid and tau proteins, key markers of Alzheimer's disease.
• Researchers observed these links in middle-aged adults, decades before cognitive symptoms typically appear.
• Higher levels of visceral fat were connected to increased insulin resistance and lower HDL (good cholesterol), compounding Alzheimer's risk.
• The findings suggest that targeting visceral fat and related metabolic factors through lifestyle changes or medications could reduce Alzheimer's risk.
• This study emphasizes early intervention, as nearly 75% of Americans are overweight or obese, a significant public health concern.