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  1. Metabolism

    Your metabolism is influenced by your age, gender, muscle-to-fat ratio, the food you eat, physical activity and hormone function.

  2. Obesity and hormones

    The hormones leptin, insulin, oestrogens, androgens and growth hormone are factors in obesity.

  3. 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.

  4. Thyroid gland

    If the thyroid gland is overactive or sluggish, the metabolism will be affected, leading to a variety of symptoms.

  5. Menopause and weight

    Weight gain at menopause can be managed using healthy eating and exercise; menopausal hormone therapy may also be beneficial.

  6. Premature and early menopause

    The symptoms of premature or early menopause are the same as for menopause at any age.

  7. Thyroid - hypothyroidism

    Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is underactive which causes the person?s metabolism to slow down.

  8. Thyroid - hyperthyroidism

    Hyperthyroidism can be diagnosed with a simple blood test that measures thyroid hormone levels.

  9. Hormonal (endocrine) system

    Hormones can be thought of as chemical messages that communicate with the body and bring about changes.

  10. Water – a vital nutrient

    Water is essential for the human body to function.

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