Metabolic syndrome is defined by the following criteria: abdominal obesity, hypertension, high blood sugar, low "good" (HDL) cholesterol and high triglyceride levels.
A recent study as published showing the increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome around the menopause time. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25951740/from/ET/
Having metabolic syndrome puts the person at markedly increased risk for heart disease, stroke and early death.
We have noted in our weight loss centers that a number of our female patients around the menopause age present to us very frustrated about their slow metabolism and difficulty in losing weight. Clearly, the desire to look younger, fit better in our clothes, have more energy etc are great motivations for losing weight. This study sited above again illustrates the medical necessity of losing weight for our long term health.
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Sunday, August 3, 2008
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