The Obesity Paradox: Effect of Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference on Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment.

Qi LiuXiaoling LiaoYuesong PanXianglong XiangYumei Zhang

Published in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2023)

General obesity was related to an increased risk of PSCI in middle-aged but not elderly patients, whereas central obesity was associated with an increased risk of PSCI in all age groups, suggesting that the obesity paradox arises only obesity is outlined by BMI.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
weight gain
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
body mass index
cognitive impairment
middle aged
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
physical activity