Having more muscle, less belly fat may help slow brain aging
Past studies show one of the most potentially harmful areas to accumulate fat is visceral fat within the abdominal area. Previous research has linked high amounts of visceral fat to an increased risk for several health issues, including Alzheimer’s disease. A new study found that having a higher muscle mass and lower visceral fat to muscle ratio may help keep your brain young, which may help lower future risk for brain-related diseases.