Key Takeaways
- A new study found that low waist-to-hip ratio may be associated with better brain connectivity in older age.
- Researchers also found that a high waist-to-hip ratio may negatively affect 25% of the white matter tracts in your brain.
- White matter helps your brain communicate with itself and your spinal cord.
Keeping our minds sharp as we age is essential on many levels, from helping us preserve our independence to increasing longevity and quality of life. And since changes in the brain start decades before symptoms of dementia show up, it’s never too early to begin healthy brain habits.
Some of those habits might include keeping an eye on your blood pressure, getting in some exercise and eating a wide variety of fruits and veggies. Maintaining a healthy weight can be pretty important as well. Some…