The exercises shown to improve depression and mood during menopause
A study from University College London suggests that physical activities like walking, yoga, and dance can significantly improve mood and quality of life for women during menopause. The research highlights that group-based exercise provides both physiological benefits and social support.
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It offers accessible, non-pharmacological interventions for managing common psychological symptoms associated with midlife hormonal changes.
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Physical activity during the menopause can enhance a woman’s mood, according to new research.
Engaging in walking, dance or yoga can alleviate symptoms of depression and lead to an overall boost in a woman’s quality of life during this stage, the findings suggest.
Experts from University College London (UCL) analysed 12 trials involving 1,003 women aged 40 to 65 to evaluate how exercise impacts psychological symptoms during the menopause.
Publishing their study in the Menopause Journal , the researchers said that physical activity "significantly improved" depression, mood and overall quality of life.
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