- Approximately 32 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease.
- About two-thirds of all Alzheimer’s cases are in women.
- Researchers from the University of Western Ontario have found female sex hormones play a significant role in how Alzheimer’s disease manifests in the brain.
In a new study, researchers from the University of Western Ontario found that female sex hormones play a significant role in how Alzheimer’s disease manifests in the brain.
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Although researchers have some theories about why women are more likely to have Alzheimer’s disease than men, the underlying biological reasons remain unknown.
There are a few reasons why researchers believe women are at a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease than men.
The first is longevity, as women tend to live longer than men. In high-income countries, women tend to live
Another factor may be genetics. A study published in October 2022 identified a specific gene on the
And scientists also believe women may be more prone to developing Alzheimer’s disease because of different hormones. Research in mice published in March 2022 discovered the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) — levels that rise during perimenopause — are linked to
Research presented in 2023 found menopausal women who…
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