Obesity, insulin resistance, Alzheimer's links: Diet affects prediabetes, memory

A healthy body is a healthy mind. And a sick, overweight, under-exercised body can mean a tired, lagging, sick mind. A trifecta of health issues connect weight problems, insulin resistance (precursor to Type 2 diabetes) and Alzheimer's disease. A study in JAMA Neurology published July 27, said metabolic syndrome--aka insulin resistance or prediabetes--is often caused by obesity and insulin resistance in turn can cause memory loss with declining age.   Obesity, insulin resistance, Alzheimer's links: Diet affects prediabetes, memory - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com