https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2020/01/26/research-shows-hot-flashes-affect-memory.aspxWhile not inherently dangerous to a woman&rsquo;s health, hot flashes can be an extremely uncomfortable part of menopause. They affect up to 75% of women, and can end up interfering with quality of life, especially if they occur frequently. As their nameenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Debug Build: 31106.3070)https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2020/01/26/research-shows-hot-flashes-affect-memory.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#9794421/26/2020 8:06:33 PM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:979442seastars<p>My hot flashes started at menopause, age 52. &nbsp;Still have them at age 69. &nbsp;This article explains a reason for my loss of finding even the simplest of words in my conversations. &nbsp;I feel so dumb sometimes. &nbsp;Extremely frustrating. &nbsp;Thank goodness, the flashes last only for about 30sec. &nbsp;I keep a paper fan in my purse and a battery-powered one next to my bed and one in the living room.</p>