Carrying too much body fat can have lasting effects on the brain, not to mention other organs. A new study shows that the risk of declining brain health may relate to where on the body fat is stored.

Where fat hides in the body is emerging as a powerful predictor of how quickly the brain ages. New imaging research links ...

Even if you appear "healthy," excess fat in certain spots on your body could be silently speeding up cognitive decline.

Plus, how it affects the brain and why it can be tricky to spot.

The effect of body fat on brain health may depend not only on the amount of fat an individual has but also on where that fat is stored.

The effect of obesity on brain health may depend not only on how much fat is in the body, but also on the areas of the body where fat is stored, according to a study published today in Radiology.

Hidden fat accumulation in internal organs is linked to accelerated brain aging and cognitive decline, even in individuals ...

When it comes to neurodegenerative diseases, our emphasis on body mass index (BMI) and overall body weight as markers of health may be outdated. Instead, research suggests we should be focusing more ...

Previous studies have already shown that obesity, particularly fat stored deep in the abdomen, is associated with poorer brain health. People with obesity are more likely to experience memory problems ...

Regular exercise doesn’t just burn calories—it fundamentally changes your fat tissue at a cellular level, according to groundbreaking research. A recent study has uncovered surprising differences ...

How fat is distributed in people’s bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according to new research led by the University of Bristol. The international study is published in ...