Presence of deep fat linked to Alzheimer’s disease risk

Although it is not the fat that lies directly beneath the skin that is associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a bigger belly also often indicates the presence of the deeper visceral fat, which is. — dpa

A new study correlates belly fat in one’s 40s and 50s to an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis later on.

But it’s not just any fat that’s the culprit.