My hands and feet are constantly cold. Iâve heard people say that itâs from bad circulation, but that canât be true, right? Actually, thatâs not totally inaccurate. Your skin is kept at a comfortable temperature by your blood vessels, which distribute oxygen-rich blood throughout your body.
Metabolic (met-ah-BOL-ik) syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors that raises your risk for heart disease and other health problems, such as diabetes and stroke.The term metabolic refers to the biochemical processes involved in the body's normal functioning.he risk of having metabolic syndrome is closely linked to overweight and obesity and a lack of physical activity. Insulin resistance also may increase your risk for metabolic syndrome. Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body can't use its insulin properly.
The following factors increase your chances of having metabolic syndrome: Age. Your risk of metabolic syndrome increases with age. Race. In the United States, Mexican-Americans appear to be at the greatest risk of developing metabolic syndrome. Obesity. Carrying too much weight, especially in your abdomen, increases your risk of metabolic syndrome. Diabetes. You're more likely to have metabolic syndrome if you had diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) or if you have a family history of type 2 diabetes. Other diseases.