BMI-related cortical morphometry changes are associated with altered white matter structure.

Nenad MedicPeter KochunovHisham ZiauddeenKaren D ErschePradeep J NathanLisa RonanPaul C Fletcher

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2018)

Increasing BMI is associated with changes in white matter microstructure in young to middle-aged healthy adults. Our results are consistent with a model whereby BMI-linked cortical changes are mediated by the effects of BMI on white matter microstructure.

Keyphrases

white matter
body mass index
middle aged
multiple sclerosis
weight gain