Most women who are post-menopausal face the prospect of potential weight gain. While some women may respond with discipline and lifestyle changes, others may conclude that nothing can be done as the weight is the result of genetics. However, a new study out of the University of Buffalo School of Health concludes otherwise. The research, published in the Journal of The North American Menopause Society, reports that physical activity can modify your genetic susceptibility to obesity, and the impact of exercise appears most significant in women over 70. As lead researcher Heather Ochs-Balcon states, “The message here is that your genetic risk for obesity is not wholly deterministic…The choices we make in our life play a large role in our health.” This is especially good news because as women age, weight gain may heighten the risk for certain types of cancers. So ladies, step on that treadmill and read more Here.