New findings from the University of Cambridge suggest that menopause is associated with changes in brain structure, along with higher levels of anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Researchers found reduced grey matter volume in several important brain regions among women …
Menopause is linked to reductions in grey matter volume in key brain regions as well as increased levels of anxiety and depression and difficulties with sleep, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.
The study, published today in
For many women, menopause brings changes in mood, sleep, and thinking, but what is happening in the brain is less clear.
Now, researchers at the University of Cambridge report that menopause is linked to reduced gray matter in brain regions
A new study suggests that specific low-dose formulations of creatine, a popular dietary supplement, may improve some aspects of cognitive function and elevate the compound’s levels within the brain in women navigating the menopausal transition. The research, published in the
Women 35 and older may benefit during the menopause transition by engaging in six key brain-healthy behaviors, according to a recent AARP Research study.
The six brain-healthy behaviors — maintaining a well-balanced diet, staying social, exercising, managing stress, regularly getting
Around 60 percent of women report brain fog during the menopause transition—a frustrating symptom marked by memory lapses, trouble focusing, and a general sense of mental fogginess. The most likely culprit? Estrogen decline. This hormone isn’t just about reproduction—it plays
Menopause and perimenopause pack a whopper of a punch when it comes to pesky symptoms. Think: Hot flashes, random sweats, vaginal dryness, mood swings, and more. But it’s not just your body that bears the brunt of this hormonal change.