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¹a Department of Psychology , Kent State University , Kent , OH , USA.

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Obesity may impair cognitive function, but higher cognitive reserve can protect against this effect in adults. This study shows cognitive reserve buffers against obesity-related attention, executive function, and memory deficits.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Cognitive Psychology
Public Health

Background:

Obesity is a significant risk factor for cognitive impairment.
Cognitive reserve, influenced by premorbid intellectual ability, may protect against cognitive decline.
The moderating role of cognitive reserve in obesity-related cognitive deficits requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate if cognitive reserve moderates the relationship between obesity and cognitive function in adults.
To determine if estimated premorbid intellectual ability influences the expression of cognitive impairment in obese individuals.

Main Methods:

Participants without significant health conditions underwent neuropsychological testing.
Body Mass Index (BMI) and cognitive reserve were assessed.
Hierarchical regression models analyzed the interaction between BMI and cognitive reserve.

Main Results:

A significant interaction was found between BMI and cognitive reserve.
Cognitive reserve attenuated cognitive impairment related to obesity in attention/executive function.
Cognitive reserve also moderated the impact of obesity on memory functions.

Conclusions:

Cognitive reserve plays a protective role in mitigating cognitive deficits associated with obesity.
Intellectual ability may serve as a buffer against the negative effects of obesity on cognition.
Findings highlight the importance of cognitive reserve in understanding obesity's impact on brain health.