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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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·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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·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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·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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·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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·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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·October 6, 2016·4 min read

Women’s Better Verbal Skills May Mask Early Alzheimer’s Signs

Verbal tests for MCI might not pick up symptoms in women until they are further along into the progression of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

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·October 4, 2016·4 min read

Caffeine Could Help Ward Off Dementia In Women

According to a new study, higher caffeine intake in women is associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment.

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·October 1, 2016·3 min read

Exercise Not Shown to Reduce Risk of Developing Multiple Sclerosis in Women

Researchers find no evidence that exercise may reduce the risk of developing multiple sclerosis in women.

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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.