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Hot flashes impair memory performance

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2020

Vasomotor symptoms, including hot flashes in postmenopausal women, may contribute to memory performance problems. Neuroimaging reveals hot flashes caused alterations in brain function during memory encoding and retrieval tasks, specifically within the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex.... Read More...

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Having less sex linked to earlier menopause

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2020

Women who are sexually active on at least a monthly basis have a lower risk of early menopause than women who have sex less frequently, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Hormone therapy associated with improved cognition

Neuroscience NewsOctober 16, 2019

Longer duration of estrogen exposure hormone therapy was associated with better cognition in older adult women.... Read More...

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Researchers are finding molecular mechanisms behind women’s biological clock

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2019

Study of female fertility from age 9 to menopause reveals specific mechanisms that may affect fertility at different ages. The mechanisms depend on naturally occurring chromosome errors that vary depending on age.... Read More...

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Some women with psychotic disorders are more vulnerable around the time of menstruation

Neuroscience NewsAugust 25, 2019

A new study confirms the link between menstruation and worsening of psychosis symptoms in women with mental health disorders. Researchers found psychiatric admissions for women were one-and-a-half times higher during the time of menstruation. ... Read More...

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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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More vitamin D may improve memory but too much may slow reaction time

Neuroscience NewsMarch 14, 2019

Taking higher doses of vitamin D supplements can help improve memory and learning, but negatively impacts reaction time in postmenopausal women with a higher BMI. Researchers suggest the slowed reaction times may contribute to an increased risk of falls in older people.... Read More...

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Long Term Use of Hormone Therapy Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsMarch 7, 2019

Long term use of oral hormone therapy is associated with a small increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in postmenopausal women.... Read More...

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Hysterectomy Linked to Memory Deficits

Neuroscience NewsDecember 7, 2018

A new rat study reveals animals who underwent hysterectomies with their ovaries left in tact experienced memory deficits. Researchers believe the uterus may have functions beyond reproduction.... Read More...

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Emotional Abuse Linked to Menopause Misery

Neuroscience NewsNovember 19, 2018

Researchers report menopausal women who experience intimate partner violence and emotional abuse have increased risk of developing heightened symptoms of menopause.... Read More...

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Surgical Menopause Leads to Increased Sleep Issues

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2018

Insomnia and other sleep disorders are worse for women who undergo surgical menopause rather than natural menopause, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Lifespan and Sexual Maturity Depends on Your Brain More than Your Body

Neuroscience NewsOctober 30, 2018

A new study reveals our longevity and sexual maturity are governed by our brains, not our bodies. Researchers discovered that animals with more neurons in the cerebral cortex live longer, regardless of their body size.... Read More...

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Hot flashes impair memory performance

Having less sex linked to earlier menopause

Hormone therapy associated with improved cognition

Researchers are finding molecular mechanisms behind women’s biological clock

Some women with psychotic disorders are more vulnerable around the time of menstruation

A shorter reproductive window in women linked to increased dementia risk

More vitamin D may improve memory but too much may slow reaction time

Long Term Use of Hormone Therapy Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Hysterectomy Linked to Memory Deficits

Emotional Abuse Linked to Menopause Misery

Surgical Menopause Leads to Increased Sleep Issues

Lifespan and Sexual Maturity Depends on Your Brain More than Your Body