A large national study finds that preteens with excess weight show significant differences in cognitive performance, brain structures, and brain circuitry when compared to those with normal body-mass index. Although the study cannot establish causation, it suggests a significant association between BMI and brain measures, raising concerns about tracking adolescent brain health and intervening through lifestyle modifications.
Obesity's Heavy Toll: Preteens With Excess BMI Show Troubling Changes in Brain Function, Structure, and Cognition
Neuroscience News - 26 Apr 2023 23:26
A large national study finds that preteens with excess weight show significant differences in cognitive performance, brain structures, and brain circuitry when compared to those with normal body-mass index. Although the study cannot establish causation, it suggests a significant association between BMI and brain measures, raising concerns about tracking adolescent brain health and intervening through lifestyle modifications.
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