<ul> <li>Hidden fat stored deep inside organs, especially the pancreas and abdomen, links to brain shrinkage, cognitive decline, and a higher risk of neurologic disease even when your weight looks normal</li> <li>An MRI-based study of 25,997 adults found that fat distribution patterns inside the body predict brain aging and cognitive outcomes more strongly than body mass index (BMI) alone</li> <li>People with high pancreatic fat showed around 30% fat concentration in the pancreas, which was up to six times higher than lean individuals and tied to extensive gray matter loss</li> <li>The "skinny fat" profile involved high internal abdominal fat despite only moderate BMI, with men showing the steepest decline in brain volume and slower thinking speed</li> <li>Simple metabolic assessments like fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, CRP, lipid profiles, and waist-based ratios offer practical ways to detect hidden risks early, before obvious symptoms appear</li> </ul>

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