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A shorter reproductive window in women linked to increased dementia risk

Neuroscience NewsApril 2, 2019

Reproductive spans of less than 34 years were linked to an increased risk of developing dementia in women. In those who had hysterectomies, the associated Alzheimer's risk was elevated by 8%.... Read More...

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Estrogen Made by Neurons Important to Memory Making

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2019

Researchers report estrogen may play a significant role in synaptic plasticity and memory formation. The study reports mice whose neurons did not produce estrogen have impairments in spatial reference memories, recognition and contextual fear memories. Restoring estrogen levels assisted in reversing the memory impairments, the study revealed.... Read More...

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Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2019

According to a new study, genetic factors heavily influence where we are most likely to store fat on our bodies. Researchers found the relationship between genetics and fat storage is more significant in women than in men.... Read More...

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Reproductive Cycle May Foreshadow Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsDecember 3, 2018

A new mouse study reveals females most prone to develop Alzheimer's disease display a unique pattern of fluctuations in sex hormones during the ovarian cycle.... Read More...

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Effects of Epilepsy on Neural Activity Fluctuates with Reproductive Cycle: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsOctober 12, 2018

Researchers report mice with epilepsy have alterations in neural pattern activity in an area of the brain that controls the reproductive endocrine system.... Read More...

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Low Estrogen May Be to Blame for Anxiety and Forgetfulness After Menopause

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2018

A new rat study reveals anxiety and memory problems may increase as a result in a drop in estrogen levels following menopause.... Read More...

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The Scent of a Woman

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 12, 2018

University of Bern researchers report that reproductive hormones don't only regulate fertility, they also are related to how attractive a woman smells to the opposite sex.... Read More...

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Immune Cells in Brain Have Surprising Influence on Sexual Behavior

Neuroscience NewsAugust 15, 2018

According to researchers, mast cells play an important role in determining whether an animal's sexual behavior will be more typical of a male or a female as they mature. Chemically stimulating mast cells in newborn female mice resulted in them acting more like males as adults. ... Read More...

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Pregnancy History May Be Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2018

Women who have given birth to five or more children are 71% more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those who had fewer children, a new study reports. Additionally, those who experience incomplete pregnancies are 50% less likely to develop dementia than women who carry a pregnancy to term.... Read More...

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Researchers Trigger Hot Flashes in Male and Female Mice

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2018

By inducing hot flashes, most commonly associated with menopause, in both male and female mice, researchers discover Kiss1 neurons initiate a fast boost in skin temperature followed by a drop in core body temperature.... Read More...

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Men with Migraine May Have Higher Estrogen Levels

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2018

A new study reveals men who experience migraines have higher levels of estrogen than men who do not suffer the debilitating headaches.... Read More...

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Pregnancy Temporarily Lowers a Woman’s Voice

Neuroscience NewsJune 3, 2018

Researchers report a woman's voice pitch drops during pregnancy. Changes in hormone levels could be to blame.... Read More...

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A shorter reproductive window in women linked to increased dementia risk

Estrogen Made by Neurons Important to Memory Making

Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies

Reproductive Cycle May Foreshadow Alzheimer’s

Effects of Epilepsy on Neural Activity Fluctuates with Reproductive Cycle: Mouse Study

Low Estrogen May Be to Blame for Anxiety and Forgetfulness After Menopause

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Immune Cells in Brain Have Surprising Influence on Sexual Behavior

Pregnancy History May Be Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk

Researchers Trigger Hot Flashes in Male and Female Mice

Men with Migraine May Have Higher Estrogen Levels

Pregnancy Temporarily Lowers a Woman’s Voice