Higher body mass index (BMI) linked to lower blood supply to the brain in large neuroimaging study

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Source: SharpBrains - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Health & Wellness AD pathology adults Alzheimer’s Disease blood supply BMI body mass index brain brain regions brain scans brain-function cerebral perfusion cognitive-ability hippocampus lifestyle o Source Type: blogs