Does Your Body Composition Affect Your Risk of Dementia or Parkinson's?

Researchers found that higher levels of belly and arm fat are associated with increased risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, especially among those with lower muscle strength. The study showed that individuals with high belly fat had a 13% higher risk, and those with high arm fat had an 18% higher risk of these neurodegenerative diseases compared to their counterparts with lower fat levels.