As many people know by now, Cardiovascular disease is more and more prevalent now more than ever. Many health professionals have encouraged healthy lifestyle habits in their patients, especially exercise and a sensible diet.
The following study is particularly of interest to women. It is just another in a growing body of research that links menopause with increased cardiovascular risk, in this case, Cholesterol.
This data comes from an ongoing study that has followed 3000 women since 1996. Researchers are finding that with menopause comes decreased levels of estrogen and it seems to be related to elevated levels of LDL (Bad Cholesterol) in the body.
"This suggests that as women approach menopause, they need to have their lipid profiles checked," said Karen A. Matthews, a professor of psychiatry, epidemiology and psychology at the University of Pittsburgh and the study's lead author. A report on the findings is published in the Dec. 15/22 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, which is focused on prevention of cardiovascular disease.
To reiterate the underlying message is that women need to pay closer attention to their lifestyle habits and weight as they get older. The ideal scenario is to have adopted healthy eating habits and exercise while young, so as to minimize the natural effects of age. (As a side note, it is well known that Osteoporsis is more of a concern in women than men as we age. Bone density is well established by a woman's 20's, so healthy living and exercise is a wise choice for bone as well as cardiovascular health)
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