1. Posted by Steve Parker on Fri, Apr 04, 2008, 12:16 pm PDT

Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Joy. The abstract of the journal article abstract you mention refers to "sagittal abdominal diameter" being associated with risk of subesquent dementia. Could you explain to us what SAD means? Other ways to prevent dementia probably include: 1) eating fish (I recommend cold-water fatty fish) twice weekly, 2) regular exercise, 3) moderate alcohol consumption (if no contra-indications), 4) reducing plasma homocysteine levels through consumption of green leafy vegetables, low-fat milk products, whole grains, and dry beans, 5) maintaining an active social life as you age, and 6) mental exercise/stimulation as you age. -Steve Parker, M.D. author of "The Advanced Mediterranean Diet"

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2. Posted by Brent S on Fri, Apr 04, 2008, 4:50 pm PDT

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3. Posted by ssf on Sun, Apr 06, 2008, 9:17 am PDT

Uh, I was going to leave a comment, but I have dementia because of my pot belly and I forgot what I was going to say.

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4. Posted by passerby on Sun, Apr 06, 2008, 9:42 am PDT

hi joy yu are a wonderful person from India we like to b yur fan wife is a yoga therapist will be in tuch take care

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5. Posted by Mylygyn . on Sun, Apr 06, 2008, 9:47 am PDT

Remember that what you see here is a correlation rather than proof of cause and effect. Consider the possibilities that, for example, both dementia and pot-bellies could be brought on by drinking too much alcohol, or that both dementia and pot-bellies could be reduced by regular exercise. While the recommendation to reduce your waist measurment is probably no harm in this case, in general there are far too many false conclusions and recommendations floating round, based on hastily drawn conclusions with no proof of any causal relation.

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6. Posted by jadereyen on Sun, Apr 06, 2008, 10:04 am PDT

Tell me HOW to remove that belly fat! Then this would be really helpful.

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7. Posted by Pinky on Sun, Apr 06, 2008, 12:51 pm PDT

Yes tell me how to remove my belly fat! I had these after giving 3 lovely children.One who is 17 and the rest are 14.My waistline is 48".I'm fond of eating rice, less meat and less vegetables.I don't feel full without eating rice on lunch and dinner.Please help me!

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8. Posted by dhealy9 on Mon, Apr 07, 2008, 6:23 am PDT

Hi Joy, I did read the article regarding the belly fat. After being thin my whole life I now find myself entering menopause with belly fat and love handles. I excercise every other day and am very active but still I am gaining in these two areas. Just so you know, I eat as whole as I can and eating NOTHING processed. What else can I do?

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9. Posted by Elaine C on Wed, Apr 09, 2008, 7:07 am PDT

Joy, Thanks for the article on potbellies.

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10. Posted by Scts2004 on Wed, Apr 09, 2008, 10:53 am PDT

so what are you saying? a small waste and a tight butt is a healthier person? jeez i never would have guessed.....

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11. Posted by Scts2004 on Wed, Apr 09, 2008, 10:53 am PDT

so what are you saying? a small waste and a tight butt is a healthier person? jeez i never would have guessed.....

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12. Posted by CRAKER on Thu, Apr 10, 2008, 5:41 am PDT

VERY INTERESTING WILL TRY

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13. Posted by on Fri, Apr 11, 2008, 3:52 pm PDT

That is a lot of housewifes (mothers) with potential dementia. Ridiculous Registered Nurse

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14. Posted by gaby on Mon, Apr 14, 2008, 5:08 pm PDT

How do you get rid of the belly? If you lose weight, you lose it proportionally, don' you?

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15. Posted by theanopythagorus on Tue, Apr 15, 2008, 5:15 am PDT

Now that your scared me, how do I get rid of belly fat?

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