Scientists Discover a Surprising Link Between Obesity and Dementia Survival
A large study found that people who are overweight or obese when diagnosed with dementia have a significantly lower risk of death than those at a normal weight. A higher body weight at the time of a dementia diagnosis may be linked to longer survival, according to a large study of older Americans. Researchers found
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- Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 5:12 am IST
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