Menopause And Healthy Living: Menopause
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Menopause and healthy living
Healthy living choices won't cure the more severe symptoms of declining estrogen levels, such as hot flashes, but they can boost your overall physical health and improve mood. Menopause is a time when many women assess their health status and take steps to lower their risk of disease and improve their quality of life. In a 1998 survey by the North American Menopause Society, about 75% of women said they made lifestyle changes at the time of menopause or middle age, including changing diet, exercising, reducing their stress levels, and finding more time for themselves.
| Last updated: | August 13, 2007 |
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