An ever-growing epidemic, obesity is a chronic medical condition where excess body fat has accumulated to the point it may cause a multitude of health disorders. Several studies have also reported increased rates of age-related cognitive decline in obese humans, including atrophy of the medial temporal lobes and the hippocampus, which all play crucial roles in memory and learning. However, there is also contrasting research … Continue reading Visceral fat delivers a signal to the brain that impairs cognition.