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·November 2, 2016·3 min read

Women Experience Marked Decline in Sexual Function Immediately Before and During Menopause

A new study reveals women experience a decline in sexual function 20 months before and one year following their last menstrual cycle.

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·January 20, 2017·3 min read

Women’s Cognitive Decline Begins Earlier Than Previously Thought

A new study reports mental sharpness begins to decline in some women as early as in their 50's.

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·June 7, 2017·2 min read

Plus Sized Fashion Models Improve Women’s Psychological Health

Summary: A new study reports women experience enhanced psychological health after viewing images of average and plus sized models. Source:...

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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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·October 4, 2017·2 min read

High Blood Pressure in 40s Linked to Increased Dementia Risk For Women

Women who had high blood pressure in their 40s are 73% more likely to develop dementia as they age than those with normal blood pressure, a new study in Neurology reports.

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·December 6, 2017·4 min read

Women Who Attempt Suicide Exhibit Different Protein Levels Years After the Attempt

Binghampton University researchers report women with a history of suicide attempts express lower levels of BDNF, a protein critical for the creation and function of neurons, in their bloodstream. Researchers believe the level of BDNF found in the circulatory system may be a biomarker for suicidal behavior.

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·March 14, 2018·2 min read

Physically Fit Women Almost 90 Percent Less Likely to Develop Dementia

According to researchers, women who are physically fit and exercise regularly during midlife are almost 90% less likely to develop dementia later in life than those who were moderately fit.

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·March 18, 2018·3 min read

Your Gender May Affect How You Perceive a Woman’s Anxiety in STEM

A new study reports males are more likely to attribute anxiety amongst women in STEM classes to being ill prepared for study, while women attribute anxiety to external factors, including gender bias and negative stereotyping.

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·April 12, 2018·4 min read

Is the ‘Queen Bee’ Phenomenon a Myth?

Researchers report when women are afforded more power and discretion in leadership roles, they act benevolently over their subordinate female colleagues.

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·April 13, 2018·4 min read

Does Age at Menopause Affect Memory?

Researchers report the later a women enters into natural menopause, the better, on average, her verbal memory is later in life.

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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.