body mass index

Excessive Body Fat Around Middle Linked to Smaller Brain Size

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2019

Researchers report obesity and excessive body fat around the middle is associated with lower grey matter volume in the brain. The study also found a link between obesity and shrinkage in specific brain areas.... Read More...

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Strongest Evidence Yet That Obesity Causes Depression

Neuroscience NewsNovember 12, 2018

A new study reports obesity can significantly increase the risk of depression, even in the absence of other health problems.... Read More...

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Genes Are Not Destiny When it Comes to Weight

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2018

The genetic influence on weight is halved when children are raised in a home environment where healthy eating and exercise is encouraged, a new study reports.... Read More...

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The Link Between Obesity, Genetics and the Brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 28, 2018

A new study sheds light on the roles both genetics and neuroanatomy play in obesity. Researchers report those with higher BMI had reduced cognitive flexibility, reduced ability to delay gratification and worse verbal memory. Additionally, those with increased BMI have increased amygdala and left prefrontal cortex volume.... Read More...

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Measure of Belly Fat in Older Adults Linked to Cognitive Impairment

Neuroscience NewsAugust 1, 2018

Researchers report your body fat could be a predictor of cognitive decline. The study reveals older people with higher waist to hip ratios had reduced cognitive function.... Read More...

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Study Links Physical Characteristics and Brain Health in Psychosis

Neuroscience NewsMarch 14, 2018

A new study reports on a link between age, body mass index and brain integrity in psychosis. Researchers discovered higher age, BMI and severity of psychotic symptoms were negatively associated with cortical thickness and brain activity when patients were asked to perform cognitive tasks.... Read More...

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Prenatal Famine Drives DNA Methylation and Adult Health Six Decades Later

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 2, 2018

Study reports the effects of prenatal famine can cause metabolic health problems in offspring up to six decades later.... Read More...

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Obesity Increases Dementia Risk

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2017

UCL researchers report people with a higher body mass index are more likely to develop dementia than those of a lower weight.... Read More...

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Later Circadian Timing of Food Intake Is Associated with Increased Body Mass Index

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 8, 2017

According to researchers, those who eat in close proximity to their natural melatonin onset are more likely to have a higher percentage of body fat and BMI than those who eat earlier.... Read More...

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