The combination of menopause and aging causes many changes to a woman’s body. One of those is the potential for weight gain. As we age, our metabolism slows down and we also lose muscle mass, which makes it more difficult for our bodies to burn calories. Menopause just accelerates the loss of muscle mass. That combination makes it really easy to pack on the pounds.
But if those pounds have crept onto your frame, there’s a good reason to focus on working to shed them. MedlinePlus reported on...
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