The Effectiveness of Lifestyle Interventions, Including Exercise, Diet, and Health Education on Symptoms Experienced During Perimenopause: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Background: Perimenopause, the transitional period before menopause, is characterized by various physical and psychological symptoms that can impact women's health, well-being, and quality of life. Lifestyle modifications, including exercise, diet, and health education, might help manage these sympt...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Aging & Physical Activity Vol. 34; no. 3; pp. 1 - 25 |
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Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.
Jun2026
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