This finding matters because biological brain age captures subtle changes that show up before clear problems appear. Visceral fat, the deep kind that wraps around organs, seems to speed those changes, while muscle appears to help slow them down. These patterns point to everyday choices—movement, strength, and nutrition—that shape the body and, in turn, the brain’s resilience.
If you want to think about brain health differently, consider how physical strength and body composition fit into the picture. The full article explores how these links were measured and what they could mean for maintaining mental sharpness and inclusion in health strategies for people of all ages and abilities.
Scientists discovered that more muscle and less hidden abdominal fat are linked to a younger biological brain age. Deep visceral fat appeared to accelerate brain aging, while muscle mass offered a protective effect.
