Experiencing multiple acute stresses at the same time, as in natural disasters or mass shootings, can leave lasting memory scars. New research from the University of California, Irvine suggests that ...

The hormone estrogen helps protect memory and promote a healthy brain, but this effect wanes as women age, and even estrogen replacement therapy stops working in humans after age 65. Now researchers ...

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The transition through menopause represents one of life’s most significant biological milestones, typically arriving around age 52 and signaling the conclusion of reproductive capacity. Far beyond ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Key Takeaways: Hormonal imbalances — including testosterone, thyroid, cortisol, and insulin — can significantly affect your cognitive function and ...

Pregnancy is a time of profound transformation for a woman’s body, and recent advances in neuroscience have revealed just how remarkable these changes are, particularly in the brain. The concept of ...

Hormonal imbalances — including testosterone, thyroid, cortisol, and insulin — can significantly affect your cognitive function and contribute to brain fog. Blood tests can help identify underlying ...