Obesity is implicated in brain and cognitive health, but the long-term impact of obesity trajectories on brain and cognitive aging remains insufficiently understood. Most existing research primarily relies on cross-sectional samples, making it difficult to distinguish between chronic and temporary obesity. It is also unclear whether varying levels of obesity over time affect brain anatomy…
Research from Qingdao University, China, reported how disrupted fat metabolism might contribute to the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Research in recent years has yielded a growing body of evidence linking AD to metabolic syndrome (MetS), a cluster of simultaneously-occurring conditions which includes diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and abnormal blood fat levels…
An international study led by scientists from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has characterized the populations of fat cells in various fat tissues in the human body. Using innovative technology, the researchers were able to identify for the first time unique subpopulations of fat cells, with more complex predicted functions than previously known, and even…
What should bariatric patients know about dehydration?! Bariatric surgery is designed to reduce the size of the stomach, which, in turn, affects the process of nutrient and fluid absorption. After the surgery, the stomach can only accommodate a limited amount of food and water, which may not be sufficient to adequately hydrate the body. This…
10-Year Follow-Up Shows Lasting Benefits of Bariatric Surgery – A recent study reported that 10 years after teens underwent bariatric surgery, more than half of the participants achieved sustained weight loss and elimination of obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Examined the short- and long-term risks and benefits of bariatric…
A new systematic review and network meta-analysis explores the comparative effectiveness of different bariatric surgeries on improving cardiac structure and function in adults with obesity. Key findings: Gastric bypass shows the greatest cardiac benefits: The review analysed 19 studies involving over 2,000 adults with obesity to assess the impact of various bariatric surgeries on key cardiac…
