Metabolic Syndrome 101

The philosophy that less is more isn’t for everyone. (We see you, cluttercore!) But it is a good rule of thumb when it comes to risk factors for health conditions. We know the fewer the risk factors, the better the odds of keeping serious health problems at bay.Unfortunately, some risk factors for health conditions are completely out of your control. You can’t just decide to give away your family history of heart disease like you could your Labubu collection. (Although, friend to friend, maybe two is too many?) When it comes to risk factors for diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular disease — the number one killer of women in the U.S. — knowing whether you have metabolic syndrome is important. Metabolic syndrome is the term for a group of risk factors that together increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and other serious health problems. About 1 in 3 people in the U.S. have metabolic syndrome, and research shows metabolic syndrome is common among women in midlife, especially postmenopausal women. The good news is that, for many people, metabolic syndrome can be reversed. Here’s what you need to know about metabolic syndrome and steps you can take to help decrease the risk for seri...