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What doctors want women to know about menopause and heart health

An estimated 6,000 women enter menopause every day in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health. Yet many are surprised to learn that the years surrounding menopause can influence everything from sleep and mood to heart and long-term health and quality of life.

What doctors want women to know about menopause and heart health

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