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Skinny Fat may be an important predictor of cognitive performance in older adults

A new study published in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging, found that “skinny fat” – the combination of low muscle mass and strength in the context of high fat mass – may be an important predictor of cognitive performance in older adults.  Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle tissue that is part of the natural aging process, as well as obesity both negatively impact overall health and cognitive function. Read article here…

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