Physical activity reduses hot flashes in women

Higher levels of routine daily physical activity may be the 

more important key to a better night's sleep for many 

women who have hot flashes or night sweats, a study has 

revealed.


Researchers  focused on women with hot flashes or night 

sweats and also drew the distinction between leisure time 

and household activity.


The  women in the study, who were 54 to 63 years old, kept 

diaries rating their sleep and wore sleep monitors.


They also completed questionnaires about their physical 

activity, including routine household and care giving chores 

requiring light, moderate, or vigorous effort as well as 

sports and exercise.


The results showed that the women who had higher levels of 

activity reported better sleep and fewer night time 

awakenings.


The positive effects were mainly associated with household 

and care giving activity rather than sports or exercise.