"Indicating that obesity in childhood and early adulthood is a modifiable risk factor for MS, the authors suggest that the findings provide “further rationale to combat increasing youth obesity rates by implementing community and school-based interventions that promote physical activity and nutrition.”"

More evidence that obesity and high BMI are causal risk factors for MS---up to a 40% increase in risk for some. Why? Research is still incomplete--but factors being considered are how obesity and fat tissue diminish Vitamin D levels, and how obesity leads to inactivity. But the evidence is in. Lifestyle matters, nutrition matters, movement matters. And there is a #HeartBrainConnection
This research does not mean only obese people develop MS, or if you're obese, you will get an MS diagnosis. MS is different for everyone. This research is finding a connection with an increased risk of MS in those who are obese. Joan

A transition from overweight to obese correlated with a 41% increased risk of MS.