Physical activity may improve mood and quality of life during menopause
Medical Xpress reports on a UCL-led systematic review and meta-analysis in Menopause pooling 12 randomized controlled trials with more than 1,000 women in perimenopause and early postmenopause. Aerobic activities like walking and Zumba showed the strongest effects on depressive symptoms and overall quality of life, while yoga, tai chi and Pilates improved psychological quality of life. Researchers note many studies were judged at high risk of bias.
Why it matters: Relevant to women in perimenopause or early postmenopause weighing non-drug options for mood symptoms, and to the rehabilitation and women's health clinicians who refer them.
A summary of another publisher's reporting, written with AI and checked automatically against the story. The reporting belongs to medicalxpress.com. October 13, 2026.
