The Claim

In obese postmenopausal women, a 4-month caloric restriction intervention improves recognition memory, increases gray matter volume in the hippocampus and inferior frontal gyrus, and enhances hippocampal resting-state functional connectivity to parietal regions, as demonstrated in a randomized controlled trial.

Source: Impact of Intermittent Fasting and/or Caloric Restriction on Aging-Related Outcomes in Adults: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

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In plain English

Cutting calories might help overweight women after menopause remember things better and boost brain areas tied to thinking, according to a 4-month diet study.

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Caloric restriction improves recognition memory and increases gray matter volume in the hippocampus and inferior frontal gyrus in obese postmenopausal women, as demonstrated in a 4-month randomized controlled trial showing enhanced hippocampal resting-state functional connectivity to parietal areas following a low-calorie diet intervention.

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