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(Adiponectin levels correlates to body mass index)

Some risk factors for dementia like getting old and having a family history cannot be prevented, but a new study shows that hormones produced in excess weight around the middle may be another risk factor, particularly for women.

A report in Monday's Archives of Neurology has found that an increased presence of the hormone adiponectin can increase the risk for loss of brain function and Alzheimer's disease.

According to the World Alzheimer's Report, currently, 36 million people are affected by dementia worldwide, and that number is expected to double in the next 20 years. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, impacting 80 percent of the elderly. The Alzheimer's Association says two-thirds of those with Alzheimer's are women, and today, of the 5.4 million Americans with Alzheimer's, 96 percent are over the age of 65. Adiponectin is a hormone produced by fat cells that helps regulate the body's response to insulin and metabolism. Higher levels of adiponectin have been shown to help lower the risk for Type 2 Diabetes. But, the authors found that older women who had developed dementia also had higher levels of the hormone. Continue to read: 10news.com

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Healthy oil components may fight pancreatitis

Fatty acids and phytochemicals found in fish oil and olive oil have been shown to block cellular mechanisms involved in the development of acute pancreatitis, say researchers. Read more: nutraingredients.com

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