Weight loss from 20 years of age is associated with cognitive impairment in middle-aged and elderly individuals.

Few empirical studies have been conducted to identify modifiable factors that may affect cognitive impairment in Japanese individuals. The present study aimed to clarify whether body mass and lifestyle are associated with cognitive impairment in Japanese middle-aged and elderly individuals.Subjects...

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Main Authors: Kaori Kitamura, Yumi Watanabe, Kazutoshi Nakamura, Akemi Takahashi, Ribeka Takachi, Rieko Oshiki, Ryosaku Kobayashi, Toshiko Saito, Shoichiro Tsugane, Ayako Sasaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5628924?pdf=render