Claims are that anywhere between 75-80% of women experience hot flashes with research indicating that overweight women experience more intense and more frequent hot flashes than their thinner counterparts.

In a recent study on incontinence and obesity, researchers noticed that losing weight could help lessen the frequency and  intensity of hot flashes.  And of course the headlines followed with “lose weight” messages to all women.  No mention being made on how it might improve incontinence itself.

But they have no idea why weight has any effect on hot flashes  and this particular study provides no new clues. The women did not follow a set diet or exercise regime.  They were merely “educated” and left to record their efforts.  

Since significant numbers of thin women also suffer from hot flashes, it could well be that regular exercise rather than being actually ”losing a few pounds” that is the clue.

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