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
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·December 14, 2020·7 min readStudy Find Links Between Inflammation, Menopause, and Depressive DisorderStudy reports a link between levels of GlycA, an inflammatory molecule in the blood, and an increased risk of depression symptoms. Researchers also outline specific symptoms associated with menopause and an increased likelihood of developing depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 30, 2018·2 min readHormone Therapy May Lead to Improved Cognitive FunctionA new study reveals using estradiol gel in combination with oral progesterone can help to improve cognitive function in postmenopausal women.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 23, 2016·3 min readAlzheimer’s More Severe in Women Than in MenA new study reveals women with Alzheimer's disease have poorer cognitive abilities than men at the same stage of the disease.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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 21, 2016·4 min readMenstrual Cycle Affects Memory and Navigation SkillsResearchers report estrogen and progesterone can affect memory and problem solving.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 14, 2022·4 min readPast History of Abuse Leads to Worse Menopause SymptomsWomen who have experienced physical, sexual, or financial abuse face worse menopause symptoms and poorer well-being two decades later.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
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
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 21, 2022·3 min readCertain 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%.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
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