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An association is seen between higher energy expenditure (EE) and higher all-cause mortality among younger postmenopausal women, according to a US study. This link is partially explained by weight and weight change.

For individuals with overweight or obesity, eating mixed nuts appears to help lower body fat without significant changes in body weight or body mass index (BMI), as reported in a study. Furthermore, there is no significant effect on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) or lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]).

For postmenopausal women with insufficient sleep, sleep recovery during the weekend appears to be associated with a decreased prevalence of hyperuricaemia, as reported in a study.

Sleep restriction for four nights results in decreased insulin sensitivity and fat oxidation among postmenopausal women, a study has shown.

Ocular hypertension (OHT) and macular edema (ME) are the most common and relevant adverse events (AEs) following neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet posterior capsulotomy (Nd:YAG-caps), reports a study. These AEs normally occur within 3 months after the procedure, which stresses the need for a close follow-up during this period or a delayed capsulotomy.