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Research shows obesity-dementia link

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A study in the journal Neurology followed more than 6,500 men and women for 36 years. Researchers found those with the highest levels of abdominal fat had nearly a three-fold increase risk of dementia.

It's not clear why this type of obesity would promote dementia, but some researchers suspect abdominal fat may release chemicals that harm the brain.

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