EPISODE · May 2, 2008 · 8 MIN
Black Women have Incontinence Half as Often as White Women; Environment Key Early: Genes' Role Expands in Alcohol Independence
from Dr. Gwen's Women's Health Podcasts · host Gwen Morse PhD, RN
Good new for black women--they have less than half the chance of developing urinary incontinence as do white women. Bad news is that when they get it, it tends to be worse than in white women. Also reviewed is a study looking at the influence of genetics as young women transition from taking their first drink to becoming alcoholics.
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1) Women's systolic B/P increases with menopause. Recommendations are provided to help reduce B/P that include: a) exercise, b) healthy eating, c) reduction of dietary sodium, d) limiting alcohol intake, and e) healthy weight. 2) As testosterone progressively dominates the hormonal environment during menopause, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome increases and may increase risk for cardiovascular disease. 3) In addition to limiting calories, overweight and obese women may need to exercise 55 minutes/day for 5 days/week to sustain a weight loss of 10% over two years.
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