Here is an interesting article posted today in Yahoo about the link between belly fat in middle age and the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease much later in life.

Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, and a great deal of research recently has linked it to inflammation in the body, particularly inflammation related to heart disease.

Also, recent research suggests that fat is not just a bunch of excess weight on your body that sits there and looks unattractive. It is actually releasing various toxic substances into the body which then add to the inflammation.

For more information on the latest findings on the link between belly fat and Alzheimer’s disease, see:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080327/ap_on_he_me/belly_dementia;_ylt=AtHYNmW1_OBWh.1_R1agdI0_cbYF

For more news and information on Alzheimer’s disease, and good nutrition and weight control, you might also be interested in:

Johns Hopkins Memory Topic Page

Johns Hopkins Nutrition Topic Page

Johns Hopkins Weight Control Topic Page

Johns Hopkins Nutrition and Weight Control White Paper