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·December 7, 2018·7 min read

Hysterectomy Linked to Memory Deficits

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.

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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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·August 22, 2018·5 min read

Breastfeeding May Help Protect Mothers Against Stroke

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.

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·May 13, 2026·5 min read

Why Men and Women Hear Differently

A new study presents evidence that hormonal changes, from monthly cycles to menopause, significantly alter how the brain processes sound. By highlighting that men and women follow entirely different auditory decline trajectories, this research calls for a "precision audiology" approach that accounts for sex-dependent variability to improve care for all.

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·April 2, 2019·3 min read

A shorter reproductive window in women linked to increased dementia risk

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%.

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·July 19, 2017·2 min read

Why Some Women Are More Likely to Feel Depressed

A 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.

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·September 30, 2016·4 min read

Nighttime Hot Flashes May Spark Mild Depression

According 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.

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·October 14, 2021·6 min read

Scientists Map Brain Circuit That Drives Activity in Fertile Females

Mouse study identifies specific neurons and a signaling pathway to regions of the hindbrain that mediate sexual reproductive activity and physical activity that appear to influence activity behaviors during ovulation. The findings may provide valuable insights into how estrogen loss during menopause disrupts this activity.

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·February 13, 2013·2 min read

Blood May Hold Clues to Risk of Memory Problems After Menopause

A new study suggests that blood may hold clues to whether post-menopausal women may have an increased risk for brain damage that can lead to memory problems and an increased risk of stroke.

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·March 9, 2018·2 min read

Feeling Anxious? Blame the Size of Your Waistline

Researchers identify a link between waist-to-height ratio and risk of developing anxiety in menopausal women.

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·March 7, 2019·6 min read

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

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

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·April 17, 2025·4 min read

Early Menopause Linked to Greater Risk of Cognitive Decline

Women who experience menopause before age 40 are more likely to face cognitive decline than those who enter menopause after age 50. The findings, based on longitudinal data from nearly 5,000 women, suggest that early menopause may be an independent risk factor for dementia, even after accounting for depression and other variables. Women with later menopause performed better on memory and orientation tests than men, while hormone replacement therapy showed no significant cognitive effect.

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menopause

Hysterectomy Linked to Memory Deficits

Sunbathing After Menopause May Be Harmful

Breastfeeding May Help Protect Mothers Against Stroke

Why Men and Women Hear Differently

A shorter reproductive window in women linked to increased dementia risk

Why Some Women Are More Likely to Feel Depressed

Nighttime Hot Flashes May Spark Mild Depression

Scientists Map Brain Circuit That Drives Activity in Fertile Females

Blood May Hold Clues to Risk of Memory Problems After Menopause

Feeling Anxious? Blame the Size of Your Waistline

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

Early Menopause Linked to Greater Risk of Cognitive Decline

Resource Scarcity Alters Maternal Brain Activity to Hinder Caregiving

Existing Drug Could Halt Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer’s

Ultraprocessed Foods Alter Insulin and Brain Reward Responses

Optogenetics Pioneers Win 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

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