These are the conclusions of a recent study.
According to a recent small study, the longer and higher exposure to estrogen in middle-aged women, the larger their gray matter volume and the lower their risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
A recent study found that a history of migraines predicted an increase in hot flashes during menopause. After analyzing the information of more than 3.300 women aged 52.8 years old, on average, the researchers found that women with a history of migraines had significantly worse menopause symptoms and were more likely to have (very) severe […]
Migraine in women is usually connected to their menstruation cycle. Its occurance decreases with natural menopause. On the other hand, if we look at the nutrient deficiencies, we need to pay a closer attention to iron. In case of migraine attacks it plays an important role. Iron is needed to synthesize neurotransmitter dopamine, the levels […]
A recent study investigated this question in detail. The researchers examined the insurance claims of 379.352 women aged 45+ who were in menopause and found that women on hormone therapy were up to 58% less likely to develop any kind of neurodegenerative disease (f.e. Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, MS and ALS). The degree of the decreased […]
We already know that, in general, women with menopause at an earlier age have a higher risk of heart disease. But what is ‘an earlier’ age and how early-life menopause is related to the heart disease?
Migraine is a mysterious disease that happens more often in women before menopause. After menopause, fewer women experience migraines. However, at that time, other health problems, such as high blood pressure, come in place. So far, it was not clear whether these two diseases are connected to each other. A recent large study gave an […]
Sunlight is good … if limited. We need it to make our own vitamin D to stay healthy. But too much of it can cause a range of health problems. According to a recent study, postmenopausal women have to be extra alert about sunlight!