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Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Half of women take up new activities during menopause, reveals poll – see list of top 20 hobbies
The most popular activities change according to region BEAT IT Half of women take up new activities during menopause, reveals poll – see list of top 20 hobbies Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HALF of women have taken up new activities during menopause, according to research. A poll of 2,000 women over the age of 40 found 92 per cent don't want to let this natural part of growing older stop them from doing the things they love. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 New hobbies include gardening for some going through menopause Credit: Getty Furthermore, 35 per cent of those who have been through this life stage felt anxious at the early signs, but after experiencing it, 20 per cent say it has empowered them to spend more time doing what they enjoy. Gardening, mindfulness practices, and exploring new places were among the new activities women took up after entering menopause. While one in 10 considered a career change, and 28 per cent switched up their sense of style – dressing more for comfort than before. The survey was commissioned by Vitabiotics Menopace vitamins, which has created the interactive 'Menopause Motivation Map' to illustrate the new activities women are taking up across the country. It shows women in the East of England are taking up gardening, while those in the East Midlands are hitting the gym. Londoners are booking themselves into dance classes to keep themselves busy and South Easterners are wanting to learn more about healthy eating as they move into a new life stage. A spokesperson for the specialist supplement said: 'When it comes to the menopause, the old misconception that it slows life down is well and truly outdated. 'It's great to see the research showing just this, and how so many women have taken up a new activity, volunteering or even a side hustle around the menopause life stage.' The study revealed 23 per cent said prioritising their health and wellbeing has been the biggest motivation for taking up a new activity during the transition. While 18 per cent were keen to manage their stress or anxiety, and 11 per cent say it gave them a boost in confidence – with 16 per cent saying this was the biggest benefit. The bizarre symptoms of menopause, according to a specialist Other positives of taking up a new activity in later life include a sense of achievement (19 per cent), staying independent and active (13 per cent), and having something to look forward to (12 per cent). However, before embarking on a new activity, 14 per cent cited finding motivation as the biggest challenge, as well as lack of time (12 per cent), and the financial cost (11 per cent). If there were no limitations, 31 per cent say they would like to travel the world, one in 10 fancy writing a book, and seven per cent would have a total makeover. Exactly six in 10 believe it's important to share their menopause experiences with others, with 14 per cent already having done this. It emerged that 39 per cent think making conversations about the transitional change normal is a good way to inspire others who are going through it. And 22 per cent reckon sharing personal success stories really helps. The data also found the one piece of advice women would give to others who are considering a new activity during the menopause would be to 'just go for it' (21 per cent). As well as not worrying about what others think (13 per cent) and remembering that it is never too late (nine per cent). The Menopace spokesperson added: 'Women supporting other women is so important and empowering, at this time. 'The menopause life stage comes with plenty of myths and misconceptions, so debunking these and showing the positive real experiences of women is key.' Top 20 things women are taking up during menopause 1. Gardening or outdoor activities 2. Cooking or baking new recipes 3. Finding out more about healthy eating for this life stage 4. Travel and exploring new places 5. Going to the gym 6. Meditation or mindfulness practices 7. Sewing, knitting, or crafting 8. Home renovations or DIY projects 9. Practicing yoga or Tai Chi 10. Volunteering or charity work 11. Learning a new language 12. Starting a side hustle 13. Dance or movement-based classes 14. Sewing 15. Writing 16. Painting 17. Birdwatching or nature photography 18. Joining social media 19. A new social club or group 20. A professional course or qualification
Daily Mirror
13-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Women take up new activities as part of 'embracing' menopause
Nine in ten women said they didn't want menopause to stop them from trying something new - here's the full list of activities they're having a go at. A new study has shown that the vast majority of women over the age of 40 don't want menopause to stop them from doing the things they love or from getting involved in something new. As a result, many have taken up activities such as gardening, and mindfulness and practices, as well as exploring new places. For a quarter of women prioritising their health and wellbeing was a key motivator for taking up a new activity during this time. Meanwhile, a fifth wanted a way to manage their stress or anxiety, and 11% said it gave them a confidence boost - some even switched up their careers. Other benefits of starting a new activity in later life included a sense of achievement, maintaining independence, and having something to look forward to. The survey was commissioned by Vitabiotics Menopace vitamins, which has developed an interactive 'Menopause Motivation Map' to show the new activities women across the country have got involved in during menopause. It shows women in the East of England have been getting into gardening, while those in the East Midlands were hitting the gym. Similarly, Londoners have signed up for dance classes to keep themselves occupied, and South Easterners have been keen to learn more about healthy eating. A spokesperson for the specialist supplement stated: 'When it comes to the menopause, the old misconception that it slows life down is well and truly outdated. It's great to see the research showing just this, and how so many women have taken up a new activity, volunteering or even a side hustle around the menopause life stage.' Post-menopause one in five said they experience had empowered them to dedicate more time to activities they enjoy. However, before starting a new hobby, 14% said motivation was their biggest hurdle, followed by lack of time, and financial constraints. If there were no limitations, 31% expressed a desire to travel around the world, 10% dreamt of writing a book, while 7% fancied a complete makeover. Two thirds believe it's crucial to share their menopause experiences with others, with many having already done so, in order to inspire others who are also going through it. The top piece of advice women would give to those contemplating a new activity during menopause was to 'just go for it'. As well as, not to worry about other people's opinions and remembering that it's never too late to start something new. A spokesperson for Menopace commented: 'Women supporting other women is so important and empowering, at this time. The menopause life stage comes with plenty of myths and misconceptions, so debunking these and showing the positive real experiences of women is key.' TOP 20 THINGS WOMEN ARE TAKING UP DURING MENOPAUSE Gardening or outdoor activities Cooking or baking new recipes Finding out more about healthy eating for this life stage Travel and exploring new places Going to the gym Meditation or mindfulness practices Sewing, knitting, or crafting Home renovations or DIY projects Practicing yoga or Tai Chi Volunteering or charity work Learning a new language Starting a side hustle Dance or movement-based classes Sewing Writing Painting Birdwatching or nature photography Joining social media A new social club or group A professional course or qualification
