Body fat stored in belly or arms may increase Alzheimer’s risk – study

Body fat stored in the belly or arms may increase Alzheimer’s risk, a study suggests. Picture: Philip Toscano/PA

Carrying a lot of fat in the arms or belly may make someone more likely to develop diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, research suggests.

People with a high level of muscle strength were less likely to develop these conditions than people with low muscle strength, the study also found.