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·October 21, 2022·3 min read

Certain Foods Reduce Weight and Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women by 88%

Switching to a diet low in animal products and fats, high in vegetables, and adding a serving of soybeans reduced hot flashes and increased weight loss in menopausal women by up to 88%.

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·September 14, 2022·4 min read

Past History of Abuse Leads to Worse Menopause Symptoms

Women who have experienced physical, sexual, or financial abuse face worse menopause symptoms and poorer well-being two decades later.

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·June 29, 2022·3 min read

Women Have More Brain Changes After Menopause

Women who have undergone menopause have more white matter intensities in the brain than pre-menopausal women and men of the same age.

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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 1, 2022·4 min read

Early Menopause May Raise Risk of Dementia Later in Life

Women who experience menopause before the age of 40 are significantly more likely to develop dementia later in life than women who began menopause aged 50 or older.

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·November 4, 2021·4 min read

Exposure to Estrogen Linked to Less Brain Shrinkage in Midlife Women

Longer and higher exposure to estrogen were associated with larger gray matter volume in middle-aged women.

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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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·September 30, 2021·6 min read

Menopausal Hormone Therapy Not Linked to Increased Risk of Developing Dementia

Despite previous claims, new research finds there is no link between menopausal women taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and an increased risk of developing dementia.

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·September 25, 2021·2 min read

History of Migraines Lead To More Severe Hot Flashes for Postmenopausal Women

Neurovascular dysfunction may explain the link between migraines, hot flashes during menopause, and increased risk of heart disease in women. Researchers found a history of migraines predicted an increase in hot flashes during menopause transition.

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·September 2, 2021·4 min read

The Memory Changes of Menopause

Researchers have identified four cognitive profiles associated with menopause. Findings reveal women who experience stronger verbal learning and memory, in addition to better attention and executive function during menopause, are less likely to experience hot flashes and depression. Women who experienced cognitive weakness had an increased risk of depression and sleep disruptions.