Having too much abdominal fat increases the risk of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases. A study published in the Neurology journal found that having high levels of waist fat raises the likelihood of receiving a diagnosis by 13%. The researchers also discovered that higher muscle strength is associated with lower risks, reducing the chance of developing these conditions by 26%. Experts recommend checking your waist size using a tape measure to estimate your visceral fat levels.
Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/health/chances-dementia-diagnosis-significantly-raised-35938784