Metabolic syndrome in women is more common than in men, and even more alarming is how much more widespread the problem is becoming. The exact cause isn’t known yet, but just the name “syndrome” implies that metabolic syndrome in women, or in men, is a cluster (or collection) of health risks rather than an actual disease in itself.

It is probably that our diet and exercise habits in general have become worse than they were years ago. We eat more junk food, we sit more at a desk instead of actually doing something physical at work, we spend more time driving and less time walking, and don’t get enough sleep at the end of the day.

Metabolic Syndrome in Women – How is it Diagnosed?

As stated, metabolic syndrome is a collection of risks. The National Cholesterol Education Program has issued a definition of the syndrome as having …