03/21/2026
New research by Lisa Mosconi (Neuroscientist & Women's Brain Health Specialist), published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation (2026), highlights a critical insight: women’s midlife—especially the menopause transition—may be a key window for Alzheimer’s prevention. https://tinyurl.com/ye6fx3tx
Women account for nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases, and this is not just due to longer life expectancies. Hormonal changes, particularly declining estrogen, can affect brain health and increase risk. Factors like early menopause, surgical o***y removal, and midlife cognitive or mood changes may signal higher vulnerability.
Encouragingly, this period also offers an opportunity for prevention. Early, personalized interventions—potentially including hormone therapy—could help reduce risk.
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