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·June 3, 2018·4 min read

Hot Flashes Can Last Longer Than You Think

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.

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·January 23, 2020·3 min read

Hot flashes impair memory performance

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.

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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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·October 30, 2018·7 min read

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

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.

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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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·October 1, 2018·1 min read

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

A new rat study reveals anxiety and memory problems may increase as a result in a drop in estrogen levels following menopause.

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·September 28, 2016·3 min read

Memory Changes Tied to Menopausal Status

Researchers report memory changes in women may occur earlier than was previously thought.

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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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·October 10, 2017·6 min read

Menopause Triggers Metabolic Changes in Brain That May Promote Alzheimer’s

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers may have answered why women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than men. In a new PLOS ONE study, researchers reveal menopause can cause metabolic changes in the brain that appear to increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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·September 21, 2016·4 min read

Menstrual Cycle Affects Memory and Navigation Skills

Researchers report estrogen and progesterone can affect memory and problem solving.

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·March 14, 2019·4 min read

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

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.

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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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menopause

Hot Flashes Can Last Longer Than You Think

Hot flashes impair memory performance

Hysterectomy Linked to Memory Deficits

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

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

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

Memory Changes Tied to Menopausal Status

Menopausal Hormone Therapy Not Linked to Increased Risk of Developing Dementia

Menopause Triggers Metabolic Changes in Brain That May Promote Alzheimer’s

Menstrual Cycle Affects Memory and Navigation Skills

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

Nighttime Hot Flashes May Spark Mild Depression

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