Blood vessel growth in muscle is reduced in women after menopause

A new study from the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports demonstrates that formation of small blood vessels is impaired in the muscle tissue of postmenopausal women. The study’s findings highlight the importance of physical activity for women prior to and during menopause, as a means to prevent the development of disease later in life.

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