"What is good for the heart is good for the brain," one researcher says.

High body mass index (BMI) could cause a higher risk of vascular-related dementia (a combination of vascular + unspecified ...

High body mass index (BMI) could cause a higher risk of vascular-related dementia (a combination of vascular and unspecified dementia), according to new research from the University of Bristol and ...

Adults with higher BMI or increased blood pressure may be more likely to develop vascular-related dementia, researchers reported in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. “Our findings ...

People with obesity and high blood pressure may face a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study published in The ...

A new study finds that obesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia, not just increase the risk.

People of normal weight may also be at risk of diabetes and similar diseases. A study from the University of Gothenburg ...

July 9, 2010 — Neck circumference (NC) may help identify children with high body mass index (BMI), according to the results of a cross-sectional study reported online July 5 in Pediatrics. "Because ...

If you've ever stood on a scale at the doctor's office only to be told your health status based on a single number, you're ...