Higher physical activity is associated with a better metabolic health risk factor profile in menopausal women

Higher physical activity is associated with a better metabolic health risk factor profile in menopausal women

Menopausal transition has been associated with an increase in abdominal fat mass, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels as well as the deterioration in cholesterol levels. These changes increase the risk of, for example, cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes in postmenopausal women. Physical activity is known to be beneficial for promoting metabolic health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease. Little is known, however, about the associations between physical activity and changes in metabolic health indicators during menopause. … [read more]

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