Hot flashes are widely considered a menopause symptom worth treating. Now, two new studies show they may be even more reason to seek medical attention: The sudden sensations of heat can be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and stroke.
Sept. 27, 2023 – Hot flashes are widely considered a symptom of menopause that can interfere so severely with quality of life that they’re worth treating. Now, two new studies add to the growing body of evidence that hot flashes may be even more reason to seek medical attention: The sudden sensations of heat can be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, and stroke.
Hot flashes are the sudden warm feeling in the upper body that sometimes causes sweating, and are the most common symptom of menopause, which is the time period when a woman’s menstrual periods become irregular and eventually stop. The heat sensation is most common over the face, neck, and chest, according to the. The average age for fully reaching menopause in the U.S. is 51 years old, but it can happen earlier or later.
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