Topic - Belly fat affects your thinking skills
Carrying a spare tire around your middle? Then you might not be able to think on your feet in new situations because of that belly fat. This kind of thinking, called “fluid intelligence”, is impacted by the extra work that the body’s immune system has to put in to support all of it. The immune system of people with high BMI’s is overly active, leading to problems with thinking and memory. Even when you age, this fluid intelligence shouldn’t decline, but when you add those extra pounds, something’s gotta give. Keeping as much muscle mass as possible is critical to successful aging. Women are especially vulnerable to the loss of muscle mass because we have less than men to begin with. You don’t have to do a lot to get rid of that fat, but you do have to get started. Stay away from soda and snacks and walk for just 10 minutes a day. Your goal should be to age healthy, so get busy!
