FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 25, 2019·4 min readSome women with psychotic disorders are more vulnerable around the time of menstruationA new study confirms the link between menstruation and worsening of psychosis symptoms in women with mental health disorders. Researchers found psychiatric admissions for women were one-and-a-half times higher during the time of menstruation.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 2, 2019·3 min readA shorter reproductive window in women linked to increased dementia riskReproductive 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%.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 14, 2019·4 min readMore vitamin D may improve memory but too much may slow reaction timeTaking 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 7, 2019·6 min readLong Term Use of Hormone Therapy Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s RiskLong term use of oral hormone therapy is associated with a small increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in postmenopausal women.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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 19, 2018·6 min readEmotional Abuse Linked to Menopause MiseryResearchers report menopausal women who experience intimate partner violence and emotional abuse have increased risk of developing heightened symptoms of menopause.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 14, 2018·1 min readSurgical Menopause Leads to Increased Sleep IssuesInsomnia and other sleep disorders are worse for women who undergo surgical menopause rather than natural menopause, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 30, 2018·7 min readLifespan and Sexual Maturity Depends on Your Brain More than Your BodyA 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
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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 1, 2018·1 min readLow Estrogen May Be to Blame for Anxiety and Forgetfulness After MenopauseA new rat study reveals anxiety and memory problems may increase as a result in a drop in estrogen levels following menopause.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 22, 2018·5 min readBreastfeeding May Help Protect Mothers Against StrokeA 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 10, 2018·2 min readResearchers Trigger Hot Flashes in Male and Female MiceBy 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
