FeaturedNeurology·October 4, 2017·2 min readHigh Blood Pressure in 40s Linked to Increased Dementia Risk For WomenWomen 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.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 19, 2017·2 min readWhy Some Women Are More Likely to Feel DepressedA 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.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 7, 2017·2 min readPlus Sized Fashion Models Improve Women’s Psychological HealthSummary: A new study reports women experience enhanced psychological health after viewing images of average and plus sized models. Source:...Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 20, 2017·3 min readWomen’s Cognitive Decline Begins Earlier Than Previously ThoughtA new study reports mental sharpness begins to decline in some women as early as in their 50's.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 2, 2016·3 min readWomen Experience Marked Decline in Sexual Function Immediately Before and During MenopauseA new study reveals women experience a decline in sexual function 20 months before and one year following their last menstrual cycle.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 6, 2016·4 min readWomen’s Better Verbal Skills May Mask Early Alzheimer’s SignsVerbal tests for MCI might not pick up symptoms in women until they are further along into the progression of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·October 4, 2016·4 min readCaffeine Could Help Ward Off Dementia In WomenAccording to a new study, higher caffeine intake in women is associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 1, 2016·3 min readExercise Not Shown to Reduce Risk of Developing Multiple Sclerosis in WomenResearchers find no evidence that exercise may reduce the risk of developing multiple sclerosis in women.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 30, 2016·4 min readNighttime Hot Flashes May Spark Mild DepressionAccording 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 28, 2016·3 min readMemory Changes Tied to Menopausal StatusResearchers report memory changes in women may occur earlier than was previously thought.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Opinions·June 23, 2016·10 min readWomen in Neuroscience – Can We Have it All?Stacey A. Bedwell explores why females are under represented in the field of neuroscience.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 15, 2016·4 min readPostpartum Depression Least Severe Form of Depression in MothersDepression that begins during pregnancy may be more severe because it can last longer and go undetected, a new study reports.Read More