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Northwestern University in Chicago did a study on older women and found a link between mentally slowing down and weight gain. The also found that for every pound gained, scores in reasoning, memory and other mental skills dropped. Researchers also compared their body mass index to their results on a test that measured mental sharpness. This test evaluated memory, writing, abstract reasoning, and temporal and spatial orientation skills. For each point increase in the BMI scaled, the scores on the mental test went down one point. It seems as though keeping your weight down  is not only good for your reduced risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes but also to keep your brain healthy.