Dementia affects more women than men and it is thought that hormones may play a role in this.

4 weeks ago - A Johns Hopkins gynecologist shares tips on managing these heat spikes to lessen their impact on your daily life.

October 9, 2023 - Hot flashes experienced during sleep may be a biomarker of women at higher risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests.

Hormonal changes from menopause can cause hot flashes, which some people can experience for years after menstruation has stopped.

September 25, 2021 - Neurovascular dysfunction may explain the link between migraines, hot flashes during menopause, and increased risk of heart disease in women. Researchers found a history of migraines predicted an increase in hot flashes during menopause transition.

July 21, 2023 - Most people experience hot flashes and night sweats to some extent during menopause. They are a regular part of the process. Here, we look at what causes hot flashes and how they are related to night sweats. We discuss the many home remedies, alternative therapies, lifestyle choices, and ...

May 29, 2020 - Hot flashes bothering you? A hot flash is a feeling of intense heat, not caused by external sources. Hot flashes can appear suddenly, or you may feel them coming on. Their frequency also varies. Find out more about hot flashes and night sweats and how to deal with the symptoms on both a practical ...

February 8, 2024 - A recent study found that women who had their first period at age 12 or younger had a decreased risk for dementia. The researchers suggest that estrogen exposure at a later age may reduce the risk of developing dementia.

July 30, 2024 - An Ohio State obstetrician/gynecologist examines how symptoms of menopause brain fog compare to those of dementia. Learn more about managing symptoms and lowering dementia risk with lifestyle changes.

Find out about menopause symptoms, causes and treatments, and things you can do to help.

Treating hot flashes and night sweats, rather than enduring them, may improve memory and executive function, research suggests. Learn about sleep, menopausal symptoms, and cognitive function.

Hot flashes are the classic menopausal symptom. Emerging data links hot flashes to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, yet how hot flashes are related to brain health is poorly understood. We examined the relationship between hot flashes - measured via ...

September 24, 2019 - Hot flashes are more than a hot and sweaty torment to be endured, research says. They can a sign of future heart problems to come.

June 25, 2024 - Menopause hot flashes are sudden, intense feelings of heat, sweating, and flushing, commonly experienced during menopause due to hormonal changes.

December 4, 2023 - Menopause is a natural transition in a woman’s life often associated with unpleasant symptoms such as hot flashes and disrupted sleep. This article discusses how what you eat may affect your symptoms.

Hot flashes may be mild or very disruptive. Lifestyle changes can help. Read about some treatment options.

August 8, 2023 - Eight out of ten menopausal women get hot flashes. Jessica Chan, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist at Cedars-Sinai helps us understand hot flashes, their underlying cause, triggers and treatment options.

July 3, 2023 - Menopausal hormone therapy (HRT) may be linked to an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.

July 19, 2011 - Hot flashes making you sweat? Here's how to find relief.

June 18, 2024 - Hot flashes, one of the most common symptoms of menopause, have already been shown to interfere with a woman's overall quality of life. A new study shows that, particularly for younger midlife women (age 40-53 years), frequent hot flashes may also signal emerging vascular dysfunction that can ...