Being Overweight May Be Bad for the Brain
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Men and women who are overweight or obese in their forties have a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life, according to a large new study from California. The findings, presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 58th Annual Meeting in San Diego earlier this month, add to a growing body of medical evidence about the perils of excess pounds. Read more...

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