Barbara J. Sahakian

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Women suffer brain matter loss post-menopause, raising dementia risk
science Jan 27, 2026, 10:40 AM
Women suffer brain matter loss post-menopause, raising dementia risk
  • A study involving 124,780 women investigated the effects of menopause on brain structure.
  • Post-menopausal women showed slower reaction times, largely attributed to hormone changes.
  • The research suggests a link between menopause-induced brain changes and a higher likelihood of dementia in women.
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