FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 15, 2020·4 min readHaving less sex linked to earlier menopauseWomen 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 7, 2020·2 min readWomen’s Expected Longevity Linked to Age at Birth of Last ChildWomen who give birth to their last child later in life may have an edge when it comes to longevity. Those who gave birth later in life had longer telomeres, which are biomarkers for long-term health and longevity.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 10, 2015·3 min readBrain Changes Reflect Higher Risk of Stroke in Women Who Experience More Nighttime Hot FlashesA new study examines the connection between hot flashes in menopause and brain health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 7, 2018·7 min readHysterectomy Linked to Memory DeficitsA 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
FeaturedPsychology·September 30, 2016·4 min readNighttime Hot Flashes May Spark Mild DepressionAccording to a new study, a woman's perception that she is experiencing a high number of hot flashes during the night can trigger mild depression during menopause.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 4, 2021·4 min readExposure to Estrogen Linked to Less Brain Shrinkage in Midlife WomenLonger and higher exposure to estrogen were associated with larger gray matter volume in middle-aged women.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 19, 2016·7 min readPostmenopausal Hormone Therapy Has No Effect on Mental SkillsA new study reports the effects of hormone therapy on a woman's memory and mental skills is negligible, regardless of how soon it is given to postmenopaual women.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 19, 2017·2 min readWhy Some Women Are More Likely to Feel DepressedA new study published in the journal Menopause finds longer duration of estrogen exposure from the start of menstruation until the onset of menopause is associated with a reduced risk of depression in women.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 1, 2016·5 min readDeactivation of Brain Receptors in Postmenopausal Women May Lead to Lack of Physical ActivityResearchers have discovered a connection between a lack of ovarian hormones and changes in the nucleus accembens following menopause.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2013·3 min readEstrogen: Not Just Produced by the OvariesNew research shows the hypothalamus can directly control reproductive functions in rhesus monkeys. The researchers believe it is likely to perform the same actions in human women.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 10, 2017·3 min readWhy Do Some People Stay Sharp As They Age?Researchers are embarking on a new study to answer how some people are able to stay sharper than others as they age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 14, 2018·4 min readPrevious Motherhood Could Affect Hormone Therapy’s Ability to Prevent Memory LossA 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
