The amount of fat in their abdominal organs, including the pancreas, liver, and belly fat, is linked to their brain volumes and cognitive function.
The Body Roundness Index (BRI) aims to better estimate body fat distribution, particularly visceral fat linked to serious health issues.
Is there a correlation between abdominal fat and Alzheimer’s disease? Rutgers Health researchers say the influence of abdominal fat on brain health and cognition is more significant in middle-aged men at a high risk of Alzheimer’s than women. Researchers found pancreatic and liver fat, in particular, emerged as a more specific indicator of the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia.