One minute you're laughing. The next, you're in tears—or fuming over something that normally wouldn't faze you. If this emotional rollercoaster sounds familiar, you're not alone. Mood swings are one of the most common (and confusing) symptoms women experience during perimenopause and menopause.

You’ve been eating well. You’re moving your body. But that stubborn weight around your belly? It’s not going anywhere. If you're gaining—or holding onto—fat around your middle, despite doing “all the right things,” it might not be your willpower.

Waking up at 2 a.m. doesn’t have to be your nightly routine. With a few natural tweaks to your lifestyle and habits, you can teach your body how to rest deeply and stay asleep.