In a new pilot study, researchers discovered that women who experience more frequent hot flashes show changes in brain scans associated with a higher risk for cerebrovascular diseases. Past research has found connections between hot flashes and heart disease, but this study looks at hot flashes’ effect on blood flow problems in the brain …
Since around 70 percent of women in the age range of perimenopause are employed, learning how to handle hot flashes at work is critical. Most women enter into perimenopause, a predatory phase before menopause, between the ages of 40 and 55. Perimenopause brings significant changes to the estrogen levels in a woman’s body, triggering a …
Myth 1: Menopause Makes You Gain Weight No scientific evidence supports the idea that menopause causes you to gain weight. However, hormonal changes during menopause do increase the risk of putting on extra pounds around your abdomen. Nevertheless, your weight and overall fitness depend more on your eating and exercise habits than on the …
Almost 85 percent of women experience hot flashes during menopause. A sudden rise in body temperature and increased sweating are the key signs of a hot flash, which can cause considerable discomfort. But hot flashes are more than just a nuisance; mounting scientific evidence has suggested a link between hot flashes and risk for certain …
In two separate studies, researchers at the University of Pittsburg have found that women who start experiencing hot flashes earlier in life are at an elevated risk of heart disease. One of the studies also established a link between more frequent hot flashes and greater risk for heart problems. The study’s findings show that hot …
A new study conducted at the Wake Forest School of Medicine finds that most women experience symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, for seven years or more. Published in JAMA Internal Medicine the study authors call for more research on safe long-term treatments to keep hot flashes under control. “Women should not be …
Hormone changes and hot flashes during menopause can disrupt your sleep patterns. You may have been a sound-sleeper for your whole life; a few years before menopause you could start waking up or cannot ever seem to doze off. Pregnancy and menstruation may have triggered sleep issues in the past, but menopausal sleep problems …
What causes hot flashes? We still don’t know for sure. Changes in hormonal balance during menopause clearly play a role. Some think that changes in the circulatory system could be a trigger, which would explain why the face flushes red. Even though their cause remains a puzzle, more than two in three women experience symptoms …
According to a new study, women who suffer hot flashes during menopause are almost twice as likely to fracture their hips later in life. Hip fractures are among the most damaging injuries for seniors. Carolyn J. Crandall of UCLA, the author of the study, analyzed data for over 23,000 women between 50 and 70 years …
Hot flashes are irritating, and having one in public can cause stress and embarrassment. However, with a little planning and foresight, you can reduce their frequency and severity. Here are some techniques to help you deal with them: Layer up: It is always helpful to dress comfortably, so that you will be ready when a …
