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Body Fat
HealthDoes body fat affect your risk of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s?
People with high levels of body fat stored in their belly or arms may be more likely to develop diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
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People with high levels of body fat stored in their belly or arms may be more likely to develop diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Joshua Shavit