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Physical Activity has Greater Impact on Body Composition in Postmenopausal Women

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Regardless of your age, exercise is important! At the 2015 annual meeting of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) a new study was presented which came out of the University of Massachusetts Amherst which shows that some types of physical activity have a greater impact on body composition in postmenopausal compared to premenopausal women. The …

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Researchers Point to a Genetic Reason for Gaining Weight

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There are many reasons why people gain different amounts of weight and why fat becomes stored in different parts of their bodies. Now, researchers point to a genetic reason for a tendency to put on weight.

Weight Gain and Menopause

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For many menopausal women, weight gain is a major issue. Reduced metabolism means the scales are tipping — and not in our favor! And women aren’t alone in this; middle-aged men also suffer from the shrinking-pants syndrome. Expanding middles are more than just unsightly. They can adversely affect your health, putting you at greater risk for …

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Clinicians Fail to Address Menopausal Symptoms in Women Treated for Breast Cancer

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Clinicians Fail to Address Menopausal Symptoms in Women Treated for Breast Cancer A medical survey led by the University of Southampton (located in the South Coast of England) shows that hot flashes are one of the most common complaints for women who have been treated for breast cancer, however few clinicians take the time to …

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Medication for Osteoporosis May Slow Down Metastasized Breast Cancer in the Bone in Postmenopausal Women

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Medication for Osteoporosis May Slow Down Metastasized Breast Cancer in the Bone in Postmenopausal Women A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute shows that bisphosphonate, the medication used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, may also slow down the development of breast cancer that metastasizes to the bone. This is one …

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Physical Activity has Greater Impact on Body Composition in Postmenopausal Women

Researchers Point to a Genetic Reason for Gaining Weight

Weight Gain and Menopause

Clinicians Fail to Address Menopausal Symptoms in Women Treated for Breast Cancer

Medication for Osteoporosis May Slow Down Metastasized Breast Cancer in the Bone in Postmenopausal Women

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