Mostafa Fathi
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The Reality Behind Menopause and Weight Gain
Dr. Monica Christmas, director of the menopause program at University of Chicago Medicine, frequently hears complaints like, “I woke up the next day, and I promise you, I’ve gained 20 pounds.” This phenomenon isn’t exclusive to her patients; it’s a common lament among women in their middle years. Weight gain during this time typically averages about 1½ pounds per year, primarily accumulating around the midsection. This increase in weight predisposes individuals to metabolic issues like high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, and cholesterol, heightening the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
By Mostafa Fathi2 months ago in Longevity
The Guardian of Everwood
In the heart of Everwood, where the trees whispered secrets older than time, lived a solitary figure known only as the Guardian. Wrapped in robes of moss and leaves, with eyes as ancient as the forest itself, the Guardian watched over the land with a silent vigilance.
By Mostafa Fathi3 months ago in Fiction