A compelling new study from scientists at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is pointing to a possible mechanism linking obesity with neurodegenerative diseases. The detailed work in fruit flies suggests diet-induced insulin resistance can impair the brain’s ability to clear out neuronal debris and contribute to the development of diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
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Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Obesity, Sugar, Insulin, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia
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