This Explains a Lot

"Less well known is the effect of obesity on the brain. In the past few years, however, it has emerged that being overweight in middle age is linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia"

I have said for years that a certain person I know should get tested for Alzheimer's.  She can't remember the lie she told yesterday, or where she put her keys two minutes ago.  Fat and Stupid-Full Article