Shifting Perspectives: Hormone Replacement Therapy, Menopause, and the Dementia Dialogue
The Brain Health Revolution Podcast
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The Impact of Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy on Sleep, Cognition, and Alzheimer's Risk
This chapter explores the effects of menopause and hormone replacement therapy on sleep, cognition, and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. It discusses the role of hormonal changes in memory issues and increased Alzheimer's risk, as well as the contradictory findings regarding the effects of hormone replacement therapy on cognition. The chapter also discusses a recent study on the association between menopausal hormone therapy and dementia risk, highlighting the increased risk with longer duration and different therapy frequencies.
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