Hot flashes & bone risk rising in midlife women: Experts

As women enter midlife, hormonal shifts trigger hot flashes, night sweats and sleep disturbances, common signs of peri- and menopause. Experts warn these changes also raise osteoporosis risk due to falling estrogen. Awareness, diet, exercise and timely medical guidance can ease symptoms and protect bone health, says Dr Sonal Singhal of Motherhood Hospital.