Here are all the things menopausal women need to know about smoking
| Updated: Nov 30, 2018, 12:19 IST
While smoking is anyway a lifestyle choice that is not recommended by health-enthusiasts and doctors, we now have come upon a study that states that smoking should be strictly avoided during the transition phase to menopause. Ladies, we hope you are going to give this a good read...
The risk factor most associated with unhealthy arteries was smoking tobacco. This was stated in the study published in the journal, American Heart Association. The study found that physical activity and a healthy diet may offset the acceleration of atherosclerosis — the build-up of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls.
"Midlife is a crucial window for women to take their cardiovascular wellness to heart and set a course for healthy ageing," said Ana Baylin, Associate Professor from the University of Michigan in the US. "The metabolic changes that often occur with menopause, especially increases in cholesterol levels and blood pressure, can significantly increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and cognitive impairment later in life," she added.
"Women approaching menopause can significantly lower this risk if they adopt healthier behaviours, even if cardiovascular issues have never been on their radar," said Dongqing Wang, a postdoctoral student from the varsity.
Women, here's what you need to take away from this: A healthy lifestyle including a good diet and physical exercise are essential during the transition phase to menopause.
The risk factor most associated with unhealthy arteries was smoking tobacco. This was stated in the study published in the journal, American Heart Association. The study found that physical activity and a healthy diet may offset the acceleration of atherosclerosis — the build-up of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls.
"Midlife is a crucial window for women to take their cardiovascular wellness to heart and set a course for healthy ageing," said Ana Baylin, Associate Professor from the University of Michigan in the US. "The metabolic changes that often occur with menopause, especially increases in cholesterol levels and blood pressure, can significantly increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and cognitive impairment later in life," she added.
"Women approaching menopause can significantly lower this risk if they adopt healthier behaviours, even if cardiovascular issues have never been on their radar," said Dongqing Wang, a postdoctoral student from the varsity.
Women, here's what you need to take away from this: A healthy lifestyle including a good diet and physical exercise are essential during the transition phase to menopause.