Most women in their reproductive years recognize the mild cramps or slight twinge in the lower back as the normal effects of menstruation. These effects are not symptoms of any sickness ad do not interfere with normal activities. Many women however, experience discomfort and even temporary disability from the severe cramps and nausea that can [...]

Many experts believe that it is not just the amount of fat but also its distribution that is a key factor in the risk to health. For example, excess abdominal fat has been linked to more serious health problems, icluding heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, than has fat in the hips and thighs. [...]