Fatter people are more likely to lose their memories and brain power quicker

Fatter people are more likely to lose their memories and brain power quicker than those who are thinner, according to British research.
    Those who are obese(肥胖的), and have other health problems such as high blood(36)pressure, lose their memory and thinking skills almost a(37)quarter faster. The study was based on almost 6,500(38)participants, whose health was monitored between the ages of 50 and 60. They were weighed and measured, their hearts were checked, and they were also asked what(39)medication they were taking.
    In addition, they were asked to(40)perform mental tests three times during the decade, which were used to(41)assess memory and other cognitive skills.
    Of the 6,401 people in the study, nine percent were obese. Of those, 350 had two additional(42)risk factors such as heart attack, and were taking medicines for either(43)condition.
    The researchers found the obese tended to lose their mental powers faster than their thinner colleagues,(44)while those who also had additional factors lost their memory and thinking skills fastest of all. The latter group experienced a 22. 5 percent faster decline on the cognitive test scores over the decade than those who were healthy.
    It is still not known(45)why obesity is linked to poorer brain performance, but with obesity levels on the rise, it will be important to explore a little deeper into this association. Meanwhile, it is also suggested that(46)a healthy diet, regular exercise, not smoking and controlling blood pressure in midlife can also help keep away from brain diseases.