Experts suggest women use menopause as motivation to take charge of their health THURSDAY, Oct. 18 (HealthDay News) — Menopause does not cause weight gain, but it does increase belly fat, according to a new study. “It is a myth that the menopause causes a woman to gain weight. It’s really just a consequence of...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Procedure cut blood pressure, other causes of stroke, heart attack, study says THURSDAY, Oct. 18 (HealthDay News) — Gastric band surgery, and other types of weight-loss operations, can significantly reduce obese people’s risk for heart disease and stroke, and also improve the health of the heart itself, researchers report. These effects are seen in a...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]