Background Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a cluster of health problems that set the stage for
serious health conditions and places individuals at higher risk of cardiovascular disease …

Evolutionary theories of ageing point to reproduction as a significant factor to consider when
asking why ageing occurs and why there is inter-individual variation in its progression …

There is growing evidence that pregnancy may have a significant impact on the maternal
brain, causing changes in its structure. To investigate the patterns of these changes, we …

(1) Background: We aimed to explore the associations between menopause,
postmenopausal hormone therapy, and metabolic syndrome in a large community-based …

Background Obesity is a serious medical condition affecting more than 30% of Indiana, and
25% of Unites States pregnant women. Obesity is related to maternal complications, and …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death of women across all ages, and
targeting modifiable risk factors, such as those comprised in metabolic syndrome (MetS)(eg …

The effect of live birth/parity number on incident hypertension was investigated among
Iranian parous women aged 30–70 years. The study population included 2188 …

Background—Physiological adaptations occurring across successive pregnancies may
increase the risk of adverse cardiovascular health outcomes in later life. Methods and …

Aims/hypothesis Maternal metabolic alterations are essential to achieve healthy pregnancy
outcomes, but increasing maternal parity may be associated with long-term metabolic …

Background: Studies regarding the effects of parity on metabolic syndrome in later life have
produced conflicting results. The purpose of this study was to explore the association …