How body fat patterns affect blood flow to the aging brain

Researchers found that different types of body fat have varying impacts on brain blood flow in older adults, with effects that differ based on insulin resistance. The discovery could reshape how doctors assess dementia and stroke risk, moving beyond simple weight metrics to focus on where fat accumulates.

Originaltitel: Insulin Resistance-Varying Associations of Adiposity Indices with Cerebral Perfusion in Older Adults: A Population-Based Study