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Metabolic System

Syndrome X

The cluster of conditions and risk factors related to metabolic syndrome was first named in 1988. Dr. Gerald Reaven proposed that insulin resistance was central to the cause of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular artery disease. More About Metabolic Syndrome ›

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Managing Midlife Weight Gain ›

Weight-Training Moves That Boost Metabolism ›

Risks of Physical Inactivity ›

Preventing Metabolic System Disorders with Exercise

The underlying causes that lead to the development of the metabolic syndrome are obesity and insulin resistance. According to the American College of Cardiology, the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop metabolic syndrome. Know the Risk Factors So You Can Start Making Changes ›

Weight Loss Success Stories

Soon after paralegal Lynn Brown of Salisbury, MD, had her second child in the mid-1990s, she started putting on weight. Within 18 months, she recalls, "I was 50 pounds heavier than I should have been, and I was miserable. Lynn Avoided Sugars and Starches ›

Managing Metabolic Syndrome

Omega-3s come in several types. You might read or hear them called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), or alpha-linolenic acid (abbreviated LNA or sometimes ALA). To add omega-3s to your diet: Eat fatty fish at least twice a week. Try salmon, mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, and albacore tuna. More Ways to Add Omega 3s to Your Diet ›