Exercise is the Best RX for Many Perimenopausal Symptoms

Daily exercise (and eating less) is certainly the best way to combat menopausal weight gain. But did you know that exercise also can help reduce more serious perimenopausal symptoms like heart disease, depression, and even bladder problems? An article I found on medpedia explains that in the case of heart disease, “a reduction in the heart-protective HDL cholesterol is common in perimenopause. Regular aerobic exercise elevates HDL and lowers triglycerides, glucose and blood pressure, thereby reducing heart-disease risk.”

“Regular activity can also help to relieve mild to moderate depression,” the site explains.  “During exercise, hormones flood your body, causing you to relax and the depression-fighting neurotransmitters in the brain surge.”

Read the entire article to learn how exercise can combat hot flashes, osteoporosis, and the vaginal and bladder problems that result from declining estrogen levels.

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