joe
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Post by joe on May 3, 2011 12:22:41 GMT
Middle aged people who are overweight but not obese, are 71% more likely to develop dementia than those with a normal weight, according to research. Previous studies have indicated a link between obesity and dementia. But a study 8,534 of Swedish twins, in the journal Neurology, suggests just being overweight is also a risk factor. About one out of every 20 people above the age of the 65 has dementia. The Alzheimer's Society said a healthy lifestyle could reduce the risk. Those with a body mass index... www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13213755
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