Because the menopause is so often misunderstood or overlooked, women going through it often don’t know how it affects their body, and that they may be at higher risk of developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This blog attempts to shed some light on the link. What is the menopause? The menopause is defined as the moment in a woman’s life when she has stopped having her period for 12 months [1]. The menopause typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 – the average age in the UK is 51. The menopause is cited as having at least 34 known... Read More