Higher BMI is associated with reduced brain volume in heart failure

Conclusions Our findings suggest increased BMI negatively affects brain volume in HF, and higher BMI interacts with cerebral perfusion to impact gray matter volume. The mechanisms for these findings remain unclear and likely involve multiple physiological processes. Prospective studies are needed to elucidate the exact pattern and rates of brain changes in obese HF persons.
Source: BMC Obesity - Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: research