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- Metabolism
Your metabolism is influenced by your age, gender, muscle-to-fat ratio, the food you eat, physical activity and hormone function.
- Obesity and hormones
The hormones leptin, insulin, oestrogens, androgens and growth hormone are factors in obesity.
- Thyroid gland
If the thyroid gland is overactive or sluggish, the metabolism will be affected, leading to a variety of symptoms.
- Quitting smoking and managing weight
You would have to gain over 40 kilograms above your recommended weight to equal the risk of heart disease posed by smoking.
- Menopause and weight
Weight gain at menopause can be managed using healthy eating and exercise; menopausal hormone therapy may also be beneficial.
- Premature and early menopause
The symptoms of premature or early menopause are the same as for menopause at any age.
- Thyroid - hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is underactive which causes the person?s metabolism to slow down.
- Hormonal (endocrine) system
Hormones can be thought of as chemical messages that communicate with the body and bring about changes.
- Liver
Some forms of liver disease are inherited, while others are caused by lifestyle factors.
- Thyroid - hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism can be diagnosed with a simple blood test that measures thyroid hormone levels.