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Can extra weight weigh on your dog's brain?

October 16, 2026 Phys.org 1 min read
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Can extra weight weigh on your dog's brain?

Scientists have learned a lot about what happens to the human body as we age. But there’s still much to learn about how other species age, including dogs. Even carrying extra weight could affect a dog’s cognitive health. Alexandra Genualdi, a student at Oklahoma State University who presented her research in September at the American Physiological Society’s 2026 Comparative Physiology conference in Orlando, talks about her efforts to learn more.

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