This Simple Treatment Could Reduce Dangerous Belly Fat in Older Women
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Key Points:
- A University of Connecticut study found that combining testosterone gel with exercise helped older women reduce visceral belly fat, which is linked to diabetes and heart disease, more effectively than exercise alone.
- The research involved 66 women over age 65 recovering from hip fractures, a common and serious injury in older women that often leads to reduced mobility and health complications.
- Visceral fat, which accumulates around internal organs, poses greater health risks than subcutaneous fat, and hormonal changes with age contribute to its increase.
- After six months, women using testosterone gel showed lower visceral fat levels, while those exercising without testosterone experienced an increase, highlighting the potential of hormone-based interventions.
- The study suggests targeting visceral fat specifically, rather than overall weight loss, may improve recovery and long-term health in older women, though further research is needed to confirm these findings.
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