Longer Hormone Exposure Linked to Healthier Brain Aging in Women

Women who have used hormonal birth control or menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) show structural brain differences associated with healthier aging, according to research published in the journal NeuroImage. A study of 459 women aged 65 to 80 found that lifetime exposure to these hormones correlates with greater gray matter volume and cortical thickness in brain … Read more

Does Glucosamine Worsen Alzheimer’s? The Link to Brain Glycosylation

Glucosamine, a widely consumed supplement for joint health, may exacerbate cognitive decline in individuals already diagnosed with dementia, according to a study published in Nature Metabolism. Researchers at the University of Florida found that the supplement increased brain protein glycosylation in mouse models, leading to worsened memory deficits. In a retrospective analysis of human health … Read more