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Before the onset of menopause, women have significantly lower rates of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease compared with men. However, after menopause, the rates of these diseases in women increase dramatically and approximate those in men. The decrease in estrogen at menopause is considered the main reason for this change.Postmenopausal hormone therapy (HT) was a popular treatment for women before studies indicated that it could cause serious adverse effects. Botanical dietary supple …

What is yoga and how does it work? Yoga is an ancient and complex practice, rooted in Indian philosophy. It began as a spiritual practice but has become popular as a way of promoting physical and mental well-being. Although classical yoga also includes other elements, yoga as practiced in the United States typically emphasizes physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation (dyana). Popular yoga styles such as iyengar, bikram, and hatha yoga focus on these e …