Being obese in your fifties could significantly raise the risk of developing dementia, a study has found. The risk was even higher for women with bulging waistlines, according to researchers from University College London. These women had a 39 per cent increased risk of dementia compared to those who measured within a normal range. Inflammatory bowel disease doubles the risk of dementia People who suffer a common gut condition have double the risk of dementia of the general population, a study has found. Researchers suggest obesity can contribute to the accumulation of amyloid proteins or lesions in the brain, responsible for some types of dementia.

Source: Daily Mail June 23, 2020 23:00 UTC