Hot flashes: why they happen, how long they last and what helps
Hot flashes come from a narrower thermoneutral zone in the brain. They last longer than most women expect. Here is what the numbers say and what you can do.
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Hot flashes come from a narrower thermoneutral zone in the brain. They last longer than most women expect. Here is what the numbers say and what you can do.
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