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Podcast: The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee
Episode: Aging and Hot Flashes: Surprising Cause and Finding Relief | Dr. Hana Kahleova
Description: A compound that can impact the aging process also seems to affect the severity of hot flashes. Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) are often overlooked, but should get a closer examination to slow down the aging process, reduce hot flashes, and improve overall health among women. Dr. Hana Kahleova shares what AGEs are, what foods have the most, and how different ways of cooking can substantially increase the amount of AGEs. There can be a big difference in the levels for the same food depending on whether it is grilled, boiled, microwaved...