Study links higher BMI in early adulthood to increased dementia risk

Obesity Stock
Obesity Stock

People who are overweight in early adult life may be more prone to dementia in later life, a study suggests.

Those aged 20 to 49 who have a high body mass index have a greater risk of dementia later on, the authors said.

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