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A type of fat may speed up brain aging, but scientists say there's a solution

2026-05-09 10:02:00, Shëndeti CNA

A type of fat may speed up brain aging, but scientists say there's a

A new scientific study has found that visceral fat, the fat that accumulates around internal organs, may be linked to faster brain aging and cognitive decline.

The research was led by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel and suggests that reducing this type of fat through a healthy lifestyle may help protect the brain from atrophy and premature aging.

According to the researchers, visceral fat negatively affected brain structure and function, while subcutaneous fat, which is located under the skin and has a greater impact on body weight, showed no significant association with brain health.

The study analyzed data from 533 adults, who were followed for periods ranging from 5 to 16 years. Participants underwent MRI scans, cognitive tests, and blood tests to measure changes in the brain and blood sugar levels.

The results showed that people with less visceral fat had:

-higher brain volume,

-better cognitive performance,

-and slower rate of brain atrophy.

Scientists also found that high blood glucose levels and insulin resistance may play a key role in brain damage.

Epidemiologist Iris Shai said that glucose control and reduction of abdominal fat may be important targets for reducing the risk of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases.

Researchers point out that even modest loss of visceral fat through a healthy diet and physical activity can have important benefits for brain health.

However, they warn that further studies are needed, as most of the research participants were male and overweight./ CNA





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