A new study has suggested that sedentary behaviour can increase the likelihood of nighttime hot flushes.
Analysing women at different stages of menopause, researchers aimed to determine whether objectively measured sedentary behaviour could predict night sweats.
Approximately 80 percent of women who go through menopause will suffer hot flushes, with some studies suggesting the symptom may be related to increased risk for heart disease.
Doctor Sarah Witkowski, co-author of the study, said: “Since women near the menopause transition spend a large portion of their daily activities in sedentary behaviour, it’s important to understand how such behaviour influences menopausal hot flushes.