New research suggests that older adults who maintain a steady weight as they age are less likely to experience cognitive decline.
That means you don’t necessarily have to lose weight to stay sharp with age. Instead, try to stay around where you are. Previous research has shown that losing some weight, when done properly, is also associated with cognitive longevity.
Researchers found that weight stability may be most important in older age and that cognitive decline was linked with changes in body mass index, or BMI. BMI is an estimate of body fat based on height and weight.
The study makes some sense. Older adults who experience weight changes usually do so for an unhealthy reason. Unexplained weight loss can signify illness or poor nourishment, both of which may impact cognition….
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