A recent study from the University of Oulu reveals that high body mass index (BMI) is associated with changes in physiological brain pulsations.
Apr 25 2024The University of Oulu A recent study from the University of Oulu reveals that high body mass index is associated with changes in physiological brain pulsations. These pulsations play a crucial role in maintaining brain fluid circulation and the clearance of metabolic waste from the brain.
In the latest study by the Oulu Functional Neuroimaging research group at the University of Oulu, it was found that a high BMI particularly intensifies pulsations related to respiration in the brain. At the same time, pulsations caused by arteries in the pituitary gland and hypothalamus region decrease, while arterial vasomotor waves increase slightly.
The study used ultrafast MREG imaging to examine the brain activity of 115 healthy adults at rest. Additional factors such as gender, age, and blood pressure, known to correlate with BMI, were taken into account, enhancing the reliability of the findings. The results indicate that a high BMI significantly impacts brain pulsations throughout the brain.
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