Tag - Obesity

Does Obesity Prevent or Increase Dementia Risk?

Credit: PixabaySeveral dementia advocacy organizations recommend maintaining a healthy weight to lower the risk of dementia. However, certain studies have proposed that obesity could potentially offer protection against dementia. What does scientific research reveal about this matter?The link between obesity and dementia appears strong initially, as obesity in middle age is associated with a...

Obesity Breakthrough: Losing Weight Without Eating Less

Researchers have discovered how a cluster of specialized cells in the brain can cause obesity. Credit: PixaobayScientists have unraveled how a group of astrocytes, unique brain cells located in the hypothalamus, induces obesity in mice. Furthermore, their research pinpointed a medication that blocked this mechanism, resulting in weight reduction without affecting appetite or food...