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The Dangerous Link Between Fat Belly and Dementia

Aside from the previously known risks of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and colorectal cancer, belly fat may cause serious damage to our brain neurons, according to recent research.

Recent study suggested that excess fat around the midsection increases one's risk of dementia or Alzheimers disease later in life. Even those who are of normal weight are at a high risk if they have large bellies. Keeping those fats on the waist may be a danger to your brain functions.

Dementia: Definition and Types

Dementia is a brain disorder associated with senility, inability to communicate properly, inability to solve problems or control one's emotions, disorientation, or changes in personality, mood and behavior.

The two types of dementia are, 1) Cortical dementia, and 2) Subcortical dementia. Dementias that result from cerebral cortex disorder are cortical dementias while those that arises from disorder beneath the cortex are known as subcortical. The former typically involves severe loss of memory and loss of ability to understand language. Subcortical dementia involves slow changes in personality and attention span, and their thinking slows down. Dementia that involves both is known as multi-infarct.

Alzheimers disease is an example of cortical dementia while Huntington's or Parkinson's disease is a form of subcortical dementia. Subcortical dementia may also arise from syphilis or subdural hematoma.

Dementia and its Treatment

Depending on the cause of dementia, some disorders may be treatable. Eighty to ninety percent of dementia, however, has no cure. Available drugs and therapy cannot cure or repair brain damage but simply improve the patient's condition or slow down the onset of the disease. Possible dementia later in life caused by excess fat around your belly can be preventable.

How Can I Lose the Fat Around My Belly?

Exercise regularly. Those muscles must be worked out to eliminate excess fat around the waist. Do regular gym exercise and get into a more active daily routine such as brisk walking, taking the stairs instead of using the elevator, frequent hiking trips or playing sports. The objective is to keep the body moving in order to utilize those fats and keep them away where they are not supposed to be.

Watch what you eat. And watch how much you eat, too. Eat and drink with moderation, and eat only those that are healthy for you. Organic food, fruits and vegetables should become part of your daily diet. Throw away false diet regimen that may not be truly healthy for you.

De-stress your life. Avoid stressful environment or situations, whenever you can. Keep a healthy mind to go with a healthy body. Get plenty of sleep as sleep deprivation causes bodily harm in the long term and may add up to that fatty deposits. Take a creative hobby and get lots of rest and relaxation by taking regular vacation.
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