"Link Found Between High BMI and Reduced Brain White Matter"

A recent study published in Health Data Science reveals that high cumulative body mass index (BMI) is associated with smaller brain volume, larger white matter lesions, and abnormal microstructural integrity, particularly in adults under 45 and over 60. The research emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy BMI throughout adulthood for optimal brain health, recommending a BMI below 26.2 for better neurological outcomes. The study utilized neuroimaging data and genetic analysis to establish causal relationships between high BMI and adverse brain health effects, highlighting the need for public health strategies to control BMI for improved neurological outcomes.