Black Women have Incontinence Half as Often as White Women; Environment Key Early: Genes' Role Expands in Alcohol Independence

Summary: 1) Women's systolic B/P increases with menopause. Recommendations are provided to help reduce B/P that include: a) exercise, b) healthy eating, c) reduction of dietary sodium, d) limiting alcohol intake, and e) healthy weight. 2) As testosterone progressively dominates the hormonal environment during menopause, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome increases and may increase risk for cardiovascular disease. 3) In addition to limiting calories, overweight and obese women may need to exercise 55 minutes/day for 5 days/week to sustain a weight loss of 10% over two years.