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The Real Reason Women Can't Sleep (And What to Do About It)

Sleep is often one of the first things to go during the transition into menopause. These solutions can help you wake up on the right side of the bed.
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Stick It To Those Night Sweats
Hot flashes keeping you up at night? You're not alone—one study found that 81 percent of women with severe hot flashes also suffered from symptoms of chronic insomnia. But take heart: There's evidence that acupuncture may offer relief. According to a small 2014 clinical trial published in the journal Menopause, when women were treated with traditional Chinese acupuncture once a week for 12 weeks, they saw a striking reduction in their hot flashes.
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