Michael Moore and Oliver Willis Explained At Last

Here's an interesting article by John Fauber of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel titled Research Links Fat to Loss of Brain Size . Excerpted from the article:

"In one study, a Medical College of Wisconsin researcher and scientists in Sweden found that being overweight throughout adulthood raises the risk of brain atrophy.

. . . Those who were overweight at various points throughout the study were significantly more likely to have a loss of brain tissue in the temporal lobe, a part of the brain involved in several cognitive functions, including language, comprehension and memory.

. . . The researchers found that for every one-point gain in BMI, the risk of temporal lobe atrophy increased 13 percent to 16 percent.

. . . There are several possible explanations for how being overweight contributes to brain cell loss. Excess fat likely contributes to a "vascular milieu" that is unhealthy for the brain, Gustafson said."

So there you have it. Regarding Michael Moore and Oliver Willis, that explains a lot. You've been told and NOW YOU KNOW.