Obesity and components of the metabolic syndrome (MetS) are associated with differences
in brain structure and function and in general and food‐related cognition in adults. Here, we …

The prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States has tripled since the 1980s and is
strongly linked to the early onset of several metabolic diseases. Recent studies indicate that …

OBJECTIVE: Childhood obesity rates have increased over the last 40 years and have a
detrimental impact on public health. While the causes of the obesity epidemic are complex …

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) parallels the rise in
childhood obesity. MetS is associated with neurocognitive impairments in adults, but this is …

Adolescence represents a key period of brain development underpinned by the ongoing
maturation of the prefrontal cortex—a brain region involved in the regulation of behaviour …

There is a growing focus on links between obesity and cognitive decline in adulthood,
including Alzheimer's disease. It is also increasingly recognized that obesity in youth is …

Childhood obesity and its negative relation with children's brain health has become a
growing health concern. Over the last decade, literature has indicated that physical activity …

Obesity during childhood has been associated with many important physiological and
neurological health considerations. Specifically concerning are the associations between …

Adolescence poses as both a transitional period in neurodevelopment and lifestyle
practices. In particular, the developmental trajectory of the prefrontal cortex (PFC), a critical …

The so-called western diet is rich in saturated fat and refined carbohydrates. Excessive
consumption of this diet is associated not only with the development of obesity but also with …