Several months ago, my friend and massage therapist Ruth emailed me with an idea: perhaps hot flashes, while being uncomfortable, might provide women with extra protection from major illness. I thought Ruth’s question was interesting, but hadn’t seen any research that would support Ruth’s theory – until recently.
A study published recently in the journal Menopause found that the timing of hot flashes may be linked to heart attacks. Researchers from Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s...
Recently a community member posted a question on HealthCentral’s Alzheimer’s site about her mother, who is 55. The mother had been... Read more »
Most women going through menopause experience at least some degree of hot flashes. These usually begin with a sudden felling of heat... Read more »
A decade ago, upwards of 15 million American women were using combination hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help deal with their... Read more »
Several of my friends who are going through menopause have complained to me about hot flashes. They dislike the sensations brought on by... Read more »
Plagued with hot flashes or night sweats? Perhaps it’s time to remake your dinner plate as a way to battle these uncomfortable... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
If you've had one, there's no mistaking it: the sudden, intense, hot feeling on your face and upper body, perhaps preceded or accompanied by a rapid... Read more »
Heart attack warning signs for women. Very few pre-menopausal women have heart attacks, unless they smoke, have diabetes, or are on birth control... Read more »
If you are with someone who is experiencing these symptoms and cannot reach 911, drive them to the hospital immediately. If you are experiencing the... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
A hot flash is a sudden, intense, hot feeling on your face and upper body. Hot flashes can be accompanied by a rapid heartbeat, sweating, nausea,... Read more »
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