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Video: Big Bellies and Dementia

Posted March 31, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Body Image, Her Motivation, Her News, Special Features, Videos

You have all sorts of reasons to stay fit and active - consistent energy levels, preventing illness, and looking healthy. Need one more reason to keep your stomach trim? Chew on this: researchers have found that a bulging belly in your 40s actually raises your risk of dementia later in life.

For more information, check out this video report from CBS Health:

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