Meditation can ease menopause for women. As an alternative to hormone therapy, which can increases the risk of diseases such as cancer, researchers at the University of Massachusetts in the USA have found that meditation and stretching exercises can bring significant improvement to a wide range of women's menopausal symptoms. A group of 110 women participated in the study, all of whom were bothered by a range of conditions, including an average of eight hot flashes daily. After eight weeks, participants in the mindfulness meditation approach reported that the severity of these symptoms had noticeably diminished, with their sleep quality also improved, and stress levels reduced. Bravo, University of Massachusetts scientists, for revealing this simple and effective alternative for menopausal women. May many benefit from this and other such affordable and natural approaches to improving people’s lives?