by The North American Menopause Society Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Weight gain is a common complaint of midlife women, with more than two-thirds of midlife US women being over the ideal weight threshold. Aging-related metabolic changes promote weight gain in both sexes, but women face additional challenges because of menopause. A presentation at The North...
WASHINGTON–Eating a late dinner may contribute to weight gain and high blood sugar, according to a small study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Over 2.1 billion adults are estimated to have overweight or obesity which make health complications like diabetes and high blood pressure more likely. Some studies suggest...
Pennington Biomedical study indicates plant extracts’ benefits may be sex-dependent Russian tarragon and bitter melon supplements may be less helpful for women than men when it comes to combating metabolic syndrome, whose symptoms include high blood sugar, high blood pressure and excess fat around the waist. IMAGE: CO-DIRECTOR OF LSU’S PENNINGTON BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER’S BOTANICAL DIETARY...
