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·June 13, 2022·6 min read

Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Linked to Hormone-Sensitive Brain Disorder

A new study reveals that 34% of people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) have attempted suicide. Researchers say PMDD is an independent contributor to suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

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·May 23, 2022·1 min read

Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Has a Positive Impact on Well-Being

Researchers report that gender-affirming hormone therapy improves both physical and psychological satisfaction for those who use the treatment to attain their true gender identity.

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·May 5, 2022·3 min read

Researchers Discover How Hormones Define Brain Sex Differences

Estrogen sets up physical differences in the brains of males and females during development, a new study reports.

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·April 5, 2022·6 min read

Female Hormones Could Provide Clues to Higher Risk of Dementia in Women

Certain reproductive events, such as early menstruation, early menopause, and hysterectomy were linked to an increased risk of a woman developing dementia later in life. Women who experienced pregnancy or who entered into menopause later were at a lower risk for dementia.

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·March 6, 2022·6 min read

Transgender Youth on Puberty Blockers and Gender-Affirming Hormones Have Lower Rates of Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

Social support, in addition to access to gender-affirming hormones and puberty blockers, helps reduce depression and suicidal ideation in young transgender people.

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·February 21, 2022·4 min read

Hormone Found to Regulate Mothers’ Behavior

Prolactin, a hormone responsible for milk production in mothers, reduces a mother's investment in aggressive behaviors and helps to increase protective behaviors.

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·August 23, 2021·4 min read

Hormone Irisin Is Found to Confer Benefits of Exercise on Cognitive Function

Irisin, a hormone secreted by muscles during exercise, improved cognitive function and lowered levels of inflammation in mouse models. The findings have implications for the development of treatments for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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·June 23, 2021·5 min read

Melatonin in Mice: There’s More to This Hormone Than Sleep

In mice, natural melatonin is linked to a pre-hibernation state, allowing for a slower metabolism and survival when food is scarce or the temperature is too cold.

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·March 21, 2021·2 min read

‘Hunger Hormone’ Ghrelin Affects Monetary Decision Making

Higher levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin predict a greater preference for smaller, immediate financial rewards over larger, delayed financial rewards.

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·February 2, 2021·4 min read

Hormones Are Key in Brain Health Differences Between Men and Women

Sex hormones play a crucial role in brain health, especially when it comes to the sex-based risk factors associated with dementia.

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·February 2, 2021·6 min read

Hormones in the Brain May Explain How Exercise Improves Metabolism

Exercise promotes the hypothalamus to release MOTS-c. Mitochondrial encoded MOTS-c interacts with the nuclear genome and regulates both cell metabolism and the stress response.

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·January 21, 2021·6 min read

Sunbathing After Menopause May Be Harmful

Menopausal women who frequently sunbathe have increased levels of gonadotropins and lower levels of estrogen than their peers who are not active sun worshipers. Low estrogen levels and higher levels of other hormones increase the risk for a number of health problems, including Alzheimer's disease.

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hormones

Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Linked to Hormone-Sensitive Brain Disorder

Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Has a Positive Impact on Well-Being

Researchers Discover How Hormones Define Brain Sex Differences

Female Hormones Could Provide Clues to Higher Risk of Dementia in Women

Transgender Youth on Puberty Blockers and Gender-Affirming Hormones Have Lower Rates of Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

Hormone Found to Regulate Mothers’ Behavior

Hormone Irisin Is Found to Confer Benefits of Exercise on Cognitive Function

Melatonin in Mice: There’s More to This Hormone Than Sleep

‘Hunger Hormone’ Ghrelin Affects Monetary Decision Making

Hormones Are Key in Brain Health Differences Between Men and Women

Hormones in the Brain May Explain How Exercise Improves Metabolism

Sunbathing After Menopause May Be Harmful

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