Extra weight may be aging your brain faster than you think

Carrying excess weight may affect more than physical health. New research from the University of Georgia suggests that having a higher body mass index may also speed up cognitive decline, potentially causing memory and thinking abilities to deteriorate more quickly with age.

Some cognitive changes are a natural part of getting older. Remembering information, thinking clearly, and processing new details can become more difficult over time. For healthy adults, however, these changes are usually relatively mild and develop gradually.