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Hormones and Alzheimer’s Risk in Women | Science News

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New research reveals a potential link between menopause timing and Alzheimer’s risk, suggesting hormone therapy—especially when started between ages 46-56—may lower dementia risk, particularly for women who underwent surgical menopause. While findings are promising and hint at a critical intervention window, scientists stress these are correlations, not proven causation, and more large-scale studies are needed to confirm the effects and understand the underlying biology. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c5752a30ea267d04

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