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Middle Age “Pot Belly” Can Mean Older Age Alzheimer's
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
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My husband calls it a “gas tank”, “overdeveloped abs”, or “beer belly”, and these “pot bellies” seem to be the topic of jokes all over. But it's no joke when it comes to the findings that relate pot bellies with a higher incidence of Alzheimer's. Believe me, it isn't very funny when you can't remember your loved ones, what day it is, or where are you living. A recently published study indicates that there could be a relation between how much fat you accumulate around your waist and your chance of having Alzheimer's. After 36-40 years, 16 percent of those that participated have been diagnosed with dementia, and the bigger the waist size, the higher the risk. Up to three times more, to be exact.
The reality is that a bigger waist size has been related with increased incidence of other conditions, including vascular disease which hardens the arteries and can cause reduced blood flow to the brain. Research has shown that changes in the brain related to Alzheimer's can begin to appear in young to middle adulthood when a lot of people, coincidentally, develop bigger tummies.
A girth measurement of less than 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women is recommended for better health.
Ivelisse, BS, LD/N
Nutrition Specialist
Take Care, Take Control and Enjoy!
Ivelisse, BS, LD/N
Nutrition Specialist
Take Care, Take Control and Enjoy!
Labels: Alzheimer's disease
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