Can Obesity Cause Brain Death?

Obesity is primarily associated with weight gain; a new research study suggests it triggers inflammation in the nervous system that could damage important regions of the brain especially the central nervous system of the brain. Developments in Magnetic resonance image, same as diffusion tensor imaging, a technique that tracks the diffusion of water along the brain's signal-carrying white matter tracts have enabled scientists to study this damage directly. "The changes in Brain were found in obese adolescents related to regions responsible for the control of appetite, emotions, and cognitive functions. The studies revealed that obesity and high blood pressure - both alone and in combination had a negative impact on brainpower in men but not in women. Scientists say men may be more liable because they tend to accumulate fat in their abdomen rather than in other parts of the body. Previous studies have revealed that this type of apple-shaped fat transfer carries a m...