Obesity has been shown to affect the risk of airway obstructive diseases and can lead to a decline in lung function. A new study suggested that abdominal obesity may result in a greater risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma in premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Lung function in premenopausal, postmenopausal women can decline due to obesity The study was …
It's a common refrain: once you hit menopause, prepare to stack on the kilos. Key points: Fat is redistributed from the legs to the waistline after menopause, study finds Wider waists are associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and dementia Teaching women to accurately measure their waists is more useful than focusing on BMI, expert says But menopause …
