June 16, 2026 · Menopause (New York, N.Y.) · DOI: 10.1097/GME.0000000000002805

Menopause and hormone therapy in relation to dietary intake, physical activity, and sleep, and meeting lifestyle guidelines

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This study investigates how menopause and hormone therapy (HT) influence modifiable health behaviors (MHBs) such as dietary intake, physical activity, and sleep among women. The analysis of data from over 10,000 participants reveals that postmenopausal women, particularly those who have never used HT, report lower fruit and vegetable intake, reduced likelihood of meeting strength-based activity guidelines, and shorter sleep duration compared to pre/perimenopausal women. The findings emphasize the importance of considering hormonal and life-stage factors in promoting healthy aging among females.

Jillian Shillito, Maryam Aghayan, Jennifer M Jakobi, Mahsa Jessri, Teresa Liu-Ambrose, Sarah A Purcell

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