Postmenopausal women deal with the struggles of managing their weight, their cholesterol, and many other health related issues. A new study in The Journal of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) found dancing effective in lowering cholesterol levels, improving fitness and body composition, and self-esteem in postmenopausal women.
After menopause, weight gain, body adiposity increases, and metabolic disturbances, such as increases in triglycerides and bad cholesterol, are not uncommon, leading to increases in cardiovascular risk. Combined with the likelihood of diminishing physically activity, postmenopausal women often suffer from decreased self-image and self-esteem.
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