By Jean Shaw
 Weight and the weather have one thing in common -inconsistency. I've yet to find anyone who is content with either. People are either too fat, too thin, too hot or too cold.
I've always been "cuddly" and at various times in my life have been called "pudding face" and "chubb" (amongst other things). Oddly enough, however, I always found these terms endearing although now they might be considered as verbal abuse. It's a sad reflection on how times have changed.
For most people weight is a direct result of the amount of calories consumed in relation to the amount used - but not always. Some people have medical conditions which have weight issues.
One reason for gaining weight and changing shape which many women of a certain age will relate to is the menopause, and currently that is my explanation.
It's not an excuse, just an explanation. I use it every time I find yet another skirt or pair of trousers which won't quite fit, and it comes in very handy.
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By Monch Bravante
 Most women suffer from osteoporosis after they hit their menopausal stage. Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by bones becoming so thin and fragile that they are more likely to break easily. Without treatment, this condition may progress without any sign of pain until a bone breaks. Fractures usually occurs in the hip, spine and wrist --- bone injuries that require cast work, hospitalization, and even major surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that makes it hard for a person to walk unassisted and may lead to permanent disability, or even death. Other serious consequences include height loss, severe back pain, and deformity.
Women are more likely to develop the said condition than men. The bone disease may start anytime, depending on the severity of calcium deficiency in the bones. During the prime bone-growing years of 12 to 20 years old, women should already be aware of what make their bodies and bones grow stronger or weaker.
According to Dr. Roberto Pacifici, chief of endocrinology at Emory University, genetics plays a major role in determining bone health. He also cited |
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