253. New guidelines aim to prevent weight gain in middle-aged women
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
New national guidelines aim to prevent weight gain in middle-aged women. In a new study outlining the clinical guidelines published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers with the Women’s Preventive Services Initiative reviewed data on almost 52,000 middle-aged women. They found that women gain an average of 1.5 pounds per year between 40 and 60 years old, increasing their risk of becoming overweight or obese. Significant weight gain during these years has been linked with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and numerous cancers. With these new guidelines, the researchers hope healthcare providers begin addressing efforts to help women maintain a healthy weight instead of treating obesity once it has set in.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
