A Surprisingly Common Condition Has Been Linked to Dementia - SciTechDaily

Scientists have linked dementia in the elderly to an unexpected candidate: sarcopenic obesity Over 15% of Japanese adults over 65 suffer from dementia, a severe medical condition. It's well known that dementia drastically reduces the quality of life for older…

Participants with sarcopenic obesity had the highest rate of mild cognitive impairment and dementia, followed by sarcopenia, obesity, and lastly the control group. Scientists have linked dementia in… [+4083 chars]

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