Gender differences in exercise  Obesity levels are at an all-
time high among men, women and children in the United States  By
Jennifer Wider, MD  The need for good nutrition and regular
exercise is paramount for maintaining proper health and for
keeping those extra pounds at bay, especially for women.
Beginning in her late 20s and 30s, a woman's average body weight
climbs steadily each year. This increase usually continues into
her 60s. For many women, the weight gain is between one to two
pounds per year with some women gaining more, and others less.
A recent study presented at the Ninth Annual AACR Frontiers in
Cancer Prevention Research Conference, revealed that women who
exercised for at least 150 minutes a week significantly reduced
their risk of endometrial cancer, regardless of their body size.
For older women, a dose of moderate, regular exercise may slow
the progression of age-related memory loss. A study published in
the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, revealed
that exercise may