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| | March 1, 2026 |  | | | | | | | | Good morning!
In my line of work, I've learned it's never too early to think about brain health. I've also learned cognitive function isn't just about the brain, it's about the whole body.
Read on for some interesting findings, plus we're sharing the best healthy hot chocolate recipe for the winter that never ends.
As always, if you love our newsletter, please share it with a friend! You can also hit reply and tell me what you'd like to see more of. | | —Ailsa Cowell, M.S., health editor | | | | | 26K brain scans show this predicts cognitive decline A new study of 26,000 adults reflects a more nuanced understanding of how body composition impacts cognition. It looked at where and how fat is distributed throughout the body, relative to other tissues.¹
Here's what happened: - Rather than just measuring overall body fat, researchers used advanced analysis to identify six distinct "fat distribution profiles" that people naturally fall into.
- The researchers then connected these patterns to brain scans, cognitive testing, and neurological disease risk.
- Two fat distribution patterns stood out as particularly problematic:
- Skinny-fat profile: People who appeared normal weight but carried high fat relative to muscle across multiple areas exhibited accelerated brain aging and cognitive decline.
- Pancreatic-predominant fat: Individuals with higher fat around the pancreas showed the most pronounced gray matter loss, white matter changes, and faster brain aging.
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All you really need to start is your milk of choice and cocoa powder. To further spruce it up, consider adding a dash of cinnamon, some protein powder, a drizzle of maple syrup (if you want it a bit sweeter), or a couple of chocolate chips for an even richer flavor (my fave).
Follow these step-by-step instructions for making your own at home.
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Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN That's it for the long game—we hope you're geared up for the week ahead of you. | | | | | Forwarded this email? CLICK HERE to subscribe for free! | | | Want more from mindbodygreen? Find us here: | | | | | | | | |  | | Ailsa Cowell | | Health Editor | | | | | | Emma Engler, M.S. | | Expert Review | | | | | | |  | | | Just a heads-up: Everything in this newsletter is for general info only—not medical advice. We always recommend checking in with a healthcare professional before making any health decisions. Our product picks and reviews reflect our editors' opinions unless we say otherwise. We sometimes link to other sites, but we're not responsible for their content.
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