It is researchers such as this week's guest, Dr. Rebecca Thurston, that are changing the world of women's health. Dr. Thurston is recognized nationally as a leader in the field of women’s health, particularly in the areas of menopause, trauma, cardiovascular disease, and brain aging in women. Her research examines hot flashes as a potential midlife marker of underlying risk for CVD, the leading cause of death in women.  Her research also extends to consider hot flashes as well as poor sleep in relation to brain aging and dementia risk in women. Don't miss this empowering conversation. Show Notes: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics Join our private women’s FB Group Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on home icon Type into the search bar Hot Flashes Flashes and Cool Topics and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for Ratings and Review Click on Write a Review and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type Hot Flashes and Cool Topics B After clicking on the show, find the Listen on Apple Podcasts button and click on it The Hot Flashes and Cool Topics podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see  Ratings and Reviews Click on See All If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on Write a Review!