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Menopause increases belly fat but no overall weight gain
Contrary to popular perception, menopause does not cause weight gain, although it does increase fat around the waist, a specialist journal reported Tuesday. Scientists working for the International Menopause Society carried out a review of the evidence, looking at published studies into the impact of menopause on body weight. Where…
Quitting smoking adds more pounds than thought: study
Quitting smoking leads to an average weight gain of four to five kilogrammes (nine to 11 pounds) in the first year — “significantly” more than previously thought, a study said Wednesday. Most of the pounds are piled on in the first three months, a team of medical researchers wrote in…
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