The World Health Organization estimates that over 55 million people
worldwide have dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common
type of the condition.
Obesity is a known modifiable risk factor for this type of dementia.
Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San
Antonio found 21 of 74 known Alzheimer’s-related genes are also linked to
obesity.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 55 million
people have dementia.Obesity is a known modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease — a type
of dementia affecting an estimated 32 million people globally.
worldwide have dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common
type of the condition.
Obesity is a known modifiable risk factor for this type of dementia.
Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San
Antonio found 21 of 74 known Alzheimer’s-related genes are also linked to
obesity.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 55 million
people have dementia.Obesity is a known modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease — a type
of dementia affecting an estimated 32 million people globally.
In addition, researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center
at San Antonio have found 21 of 74 known genes related to Alzheimer’s
disease are also linked to obesity. Scientists believe this may help
explain why adults who experience obesity in midlife more frequently
develop Alzheimer’s disease.
