It is well-known that insulin resistance is common in people who are obese, pre-diabetic or have Type 2 diabetes. The fact that obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and some cancers is known as well.  Now, researchers from Iowa State University and the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute have found found a strong association between insulin resistance and memory function decline, increasing the risk for Alzheimer’s disease … Continue reading Researchers image the effect of insulin resistance in the brain, link to Alzheimer’s disease.