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Where you store fat may influence the effect it has on your brain

Last updated: September 20, 2025 6:25 am
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How Fat Distribution Affects Brain Health: Insights from a Recent Study

Our brain activity and health is affected by the goings-on elsewhere in our body

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The impact of excess fat on our movement, emotions, and cognitive health varies depending on its location in the body. Recent research has shed light on how fat distribution in different areas influences brain function and structure.

Studies have traditionally focused on abdominal fat due to its association with cognitive decline and heart disease. However, a new study led by Anqi Qiu at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University delved into the effects of fat accumulation in four distinct regions of the body – arms, legs, torso, and around internal organs – on brain health.

By analyzing body composition scans and brain imaging data from over 18,000 adults, the researchers uncovered unique correlations between fat distribution and brain changes. Excess fat in specific areas was linked to alterations in brain structure and function.

Arm and torso fat were associated with thinning in the sensorimotor cortex and decreased volume in the hippocampus, a region crucial for memory and vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease. Interestingly, leg fat was linked to reduced connectivity in the brain’s limbic network, responsible for regulating emotions and reward processing.

Notably, visceral fat around internal organs showed the strongest association with altered brain function, particularly in the deterioration of white matter, a key factor in Alzheimer’s disease progression. This type of fat is known to produce inflammatory molecules that can trigger harmful inflammation in the brain.

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While the study revealed intriguing insights into the relationship between body fat and brain health, it emphasized the complexity of this connection. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions that address specific fat deposits to optimize brain health.

Although the study highlighted associations between fat distribution and brain function, further research is required to establish causality and explore the potential bidirectional relationship between brain changes and fat accumulation. Additionally, the study’s limitations, including its predominantly white participant population, suggest the need for more diverse research samples to generalize the findings.

Overall, the study’s findings pave the way for a deeper understanding of how different types and locations of fat impact brain health, offering potential avenues for tailored interventions to promote cognitive well-being.

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