New Delhi, June 21 -- India has been on a slow and steady climb up the obesity ladder, and it is only fitting that discussions around it usually focus on diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. But experts now warn that extra pounds could also be having a huge impact on another critical organ that gets far less attention - the brain. Addressing obesity is important for future well-being, since doctors suggest that it can affect memory, concentration, mood, and long-term cognitive health.

Experts say that adult obesity has reached epidemic levels, and examining how it contributes to brain health is becoming increasingly important from a public health perspective.

Obesity among Indian adults increased from 21% in 2015-16 to 24% during ...