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Walking can help women through menopause

MENOPAUSE occurs when a woman stops menstruating, roughly between the ages of 45 and 55. The transition, called perimenopause, can last up to 10 years.

During this time of hormonal change, women can experience many symptoms including hot flushes, night sweats, weight gain, sleep difficulties, mood swings and anxiety. Experiences

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