Women who get bigger as they approach menopause may experience more hot flashes. A new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, says that more fat equals more hot flashes during menopause. The findings were published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.

For four years, researchers followed 1,659 women ages 47 to 59 years. They found that women who gained fat were more likely to suffer hot flashes.
Since heart disease is more of a threat to women after menopause, maintaining a proper weight is more important than ever. Plus, weight management may come with the added benefit …read more