Link Between Insulin Resistance And Brain Health In Elderly

Date: 2012-02-03 03:00:00 in Aging & Getter Older

New research from Uppsala University shows that reduced insulin sensitivity is linked to smaller brain size and deteriorated language skills in seniors. The findings are now published in the scientific journal Diabetes Care. The main hormonal function of insulin is to support the uptake and use of glucose in muscles and fat tissues... ...

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