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Menopause and Exercise Intolerance Small Progressive Steps to Build Physical Strength and Endurance

Menopause and Exercise Intolerance: How to Improve Physical Strength and Endurance

July 26, 2021

For someone with menopause and exercise intolerance, getting enough physical activity feels impossible. Learn how to build up your strength!

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7 Commonly Used Herbs For Menopause (+ Do They Work_)

7 Commonly Used Herbs For Menopause (+ Do They Work?)

July 5, 2021

These 7 herbs for menopause are commonly used, but do they work? See what science says about their effectiveness.

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Menopause Bloating

April 27, 2021

A variety of symptoms accompany the menopause transition. Sleep and mood changes, hot flashes, vaginal and bladder symptoms are the most common, but gastrointestinal complaints such as abdominal bloating, burping, and increased gas/flatulence may also occur.  A study looking at the prevalence of gastrointestinal complaints in menopausal women found 38% of postmenopausal women reported changes…

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Muscle Strength Builds Brain Health

April 27, 2021

Some women resist exercise, particularly strength training, but this needs to change because studies show a connection between muscle strength and cognitive performance. Exercise is well known to have brain-boosting benefits, but resistance training seems to have a protective effect against mild cognitive impairment, which is a precursor to dementia.  Mild cognitive impairment involves memory…

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