Their frequency or severity may also be linked to heart problems, stroke and cognitive decline later in a woman's life. Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/24/health/hot-flashes-link-to-heart-attack-stroke-wellness/index.html?utm_source=CNN+Health&utm_campaign=241c9040c8-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_09_23_06_08&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ddc799ed25-241c9040c8-99844689