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Maggy 15-07-2010 10:42
Big hips 'impair' women's memory, a study finds
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10614837

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A woman's body shape may influence how good her memory is, according to US researchers.
Although carrying excess weight anywhere appears to impair older women's brains, carrying it on the hips may make matters worse, they say.
The Northwestern Medicine team found "apple-shaped" women fared better than "pears" on cognitive tests.
Oh I see, fat women are stupid.Wonder what this says about fat men..;)

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Some of the health risks associated with obesity, such as vascular disease and inflammation, may explain why people who are overweight appear to be at higher risk of dementia.
Fair enough, sounds reasonable.

But then

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However, the latest study suggests a bit of extra fat around the waist may actually protect brain functioning.
and

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The researchers believe belly fat makes more of the female hormone oestrogen that naturally dips after the menopause.
Oestrogen is thought to help protect the brain from cognitive decline.
Yes we get it that being fat in general is bad for you but I truly wonder about either the science being discussed in the article or the journalist who wrote the article..especially as there is a link to another article that claims having a big bottom and thighs is actually healthy..

No wonder people get confused.:rolleyes:

Angua 15-07-2010 11:04
Re: Big hips 'impair' women's memory, a study finds
 
I had heard that pear shapes live longer than apple shapes. So whilst a thicker waist may protect your brain it does nothing for your heart & a generous posterior may protect your heart your brain will be addled. :dozey:

punky 15-07-2010 11:47
Re: Big hips 'impair' women's memory, a study finds
 
I'm a watermelon shape. So hopefully i'd i'll have a nice big heart attack long before I have to worry about dementia and defecating in my chair.

Osem 15-07-2010 12:42
Re: Big hips 'impair' women's memory, a study finds
 
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Originally Posted by punky (Post 35056648)
I'm a watermelon shape. So hopefully i'd i'll have a nice big hart attack long before I have to worry about dementia and defecating in my chair.
Yup, that's my 'exit strategy' too. :D

Taf 15-07-2010 12:44
Re: Big hips 'impair' women's memory, a study finds
 
I poured my 6-pack into a half barrel years ago...

Angua 15-07-2010 23:02
Re: Big hips 'impair' women's memory, a study finds
 
For this to apply to you (Punky, Taf & Osem), you would need gender reassignment. :rofl:

Hugh 15-07-2010 23:09
Re: Big hips 'impair' women's memory, a study finds
 
Again?:D


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