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People with metabolic syndrome had a 24 percent higher risk of PD than individuals without MetS, and exercise helps control MetS while improving muscle strength, coordination, and balance—plus it helps the brain develop protective mechanisms.

In the absence of contraindications, metformin should be seriously considered as an off-label initial therapy and as an adjunct to antiobesity medications approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

A randomized controlled trial involving 108 adults with metabolic syndrome found that implementing an 8- to 10-hour time-restricted eating window, in addition to standard-of-care treatments, resulted in a 0.10% reduction in HbA1c levels compared to standard care alone.

A prospective study involving over 170,000 participants from the UK Biobank found that moderate coffee consumption (3 drinks/day) was associated with a 48.1% lower risk of developing cardiometabolic multimorbidity compared to non-consumers.

Intramuscular fat accumulation poses a significant mortality risk, potentially surpassing that of obesity and muscle wasting, according to recent research.

The 2023 PCOS guideline update strengthens the recognition of PCOS as a complex condition with far-reaching health implications, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach to care.