Specific body fat distribution patterns were associated with brain structural differences, cognitive decline, and increased ...

• Fat distribution matters more than weight alone. Visceral fat area and proportion affect different aspects of health, with ...

Exploratory analysis from the SURPASS-3 MRI study shows significant reduction of both visceral- and liver fat z-scores, and a shift towards a more balanced fat distribution pattern with tirzepatide ...

OAK BROOK, Ill. (January 27, 2026) – The effect of obesity on brain health may depend not only on how much fat is in the body, but also on the areas of the body where fat is stored, according to a ...

A recent study published in the journal Neurology determines whether identifiable body composition patterns can be associated with an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases and whether this ...

Aesthetic reasons aside, carrying too much fat poses a serious health risk. Excess fat, especially visceral fat around your organs, is linked to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and several types of ...

When it comes to neurodegenerative diseases, our emphasis on body mass index (BMI) and overall body weight as markers of health may be outdated. Instead, research suggests we should be focusing more ...

The effect of body fat on brain health may depend not only on the amount of fat an individual has but also on where that fat is stored, new research revealed. While previous research has established a ...

The effect of obesity on brain health may depend not only on how much fat is in the body, but also on the areas of the body where fat is stored, according to a study published today in Radiology, the ...