Being lean and mean could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease

Good news for those who have been lean their entire lives: their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease is lower, according to research. — dpa

Having high levels of lean muscle may reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease, research suggests.

Based on genetic data, the study found that people with lifelong, higher, lean muscle mass had a 12% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as better cognitive performance.