Exercise and menopause
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Exercise and menopause
Regular exercise during perimenopause and postmenopause will help you:
- Maintain a healthy weight and prevent weight gain around your waist and abdomen.
- Prevent osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercise helps maintain bone mass.
- Prevent heart disease and high blood pressure.
- Feel good. Regular exercise improves mood.
Credits
| Author | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Associate Editor | Terrina Vail |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine |
| Last Updated | May 26, 2006 |
| Last updated: | May 26, 2006 |
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| Author: | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Reviewed By: | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine, Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Terrina Vail |
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