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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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Previous Motherhood Could Affect Hormone Therapy’s Ability to Prevent Memory Loss

Neuroscience NewsOctober 14, 2018

A new study reports mother rats who received hormone replacement therapy responded worse to memory and spatial learning tasks than those who had not given birth. Researchers suggest a woman's reproductive history could impact how the brain responds to hormones later in life.... 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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Breastfeeding May Help Protect Mothers Against Stroke

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2018

A new study reveals breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk of stroke in post menopausal women who had breastfed at least one child. Researchers report the association between breastfeeding and decreased stroke risk was stronger in women who had breastfed for longer than six months.... 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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Hot Flashes Can Last Longer Than You Think

Neuroscience NewsJune 3, 2018

A new study reveals women can experience vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause long after other symptoms of menopause have ceased and well into old age.... 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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menopause

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

Previous Motherhood Could Affect Hormone Therapy’s Ability to Prevent Memory Loss

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

Breastfeeding May Help Protect Mothers Against Stroke

Researchers Trigger Hot Flashes in Male and Female Mice

Hot Flashes Can Last Longer Than You Think

Pregnancy Temporarily Lowers a Woman’s Voice