Previous research has shown that having an apple-shaped body increases the risk of diabetes, stroke and heart disease, but this is the first time obesity and being overweight has been linked to dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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Belly fat is toxic and more prevalent in men but can wreak havoc in both sexes since the toxins sit so close to the heart.
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As scientists learn more about the key role of inflammation in diabetes, heart disease and other disorders, new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that fat in the belly may be an important promoter of that inflammation.
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