THE infamous beer belly – something you might joke about with your mates or have prodded by your partner with a wink. You ...

Topline Higher levels of belly and arm fat may increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, while high muscle strength may decrease this risk, new research ...

A new study has found that people with certain health problems in their 40s and 50s—such as high blood pressure, excess belly ...

Men with high levels of belly fat are at increased risk of dementia, according to a new study by Monash University ...

A new study has found that your belly might reveal more about your brain health than your bathroom scales do, especially if ...

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As if excess belly fat is not bad enough, researchers now say it brings a significantly higher risk of developing a chronic inflammatory skin disease.

A Finnish population study shows that signs related to Alzheimer's disease may already be found in the brain in middle age.

Unlike expensive positron emission tomography (PET) scans or invasive lumbar punctures, the new blood test measures the ratio of two proteins, pTau217 and ß-Amyloid 1-42, which are implicated in ...

For the study, the researchers focused on the link between modifiable lifestyle-related factors -- such as obesity, body-fat distribution, and metabolic aspects -- and Alzheimer's disease pathology.

The Alzheimer's Association estimates over 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older will live with Alzheimer's by 2025, with the number projected to double by 2050.

Many experts believe that social isolation is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, but a new study found that the disease may make them more sociable rather than less — at least in the early stages.