Dementia risk increased by being middle-aged and over weight, says study

Middle-aged people who are overweight have an increased risk of dementia, a new analysis has found.

Dementia risk increased by being middle-aged and over weight, says study

Middle-aged people who are overweight have an increased risk of dementia, a new analysis has found.

The research, based on 39 studies across Europe, the United States and Asia, looked at the health of more than 1.3 million adults.

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