Hormones
Is having more menopause symptoms linked to signs of poor memory and behaviour change in later life?
A new study explores links between menopause symptoms and the memory, thinking and behavioural changes people experienced in later life
Study reveals combination of earlier menopause and higher cardiovascular risk may be linked to memory and thinking problems
A large Canadian research study, has reported that women with an earlier onset of menopause and higher risk of cardiovascular disease show signs of reduced cognitive function.
“Very rare” cases of transmissible Alzheimer’s disease identified
Five cases of Alzheimer’s disease are believed to have arisen as a result of medical treatments decades earlier, according to a new study.
Potential link between hormone replacement therapy and increased risk of dementia in later life
A large, observational Danish study has reported that menopausal women who use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have an increased the risk of developing dementia in later life.
Thyroid problems in later life linked to increased risk of dementia
Researchers from the US and Taiwan have found a link between having an underactive thyroid in later life and an increased risk of developing dementia. The findings were published in the journal Neurology today (Wednesday 6 July).
No increased dementia risk after hormone replacement therapy
New research has found no link between hormone replacement therapy and dementia risk, however those receiving oestrogen-progesterone therapy for over five years were found to have a small increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The BMJ have published the research today (Wednesday 29 September). What is HRT? Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is commonly offered to help…