Why are 2 out of every 3 Alzheimer’s patients women?

Why are 2 out of every 3 Alzheimer’s patients women?

May is the month where the spotlight shines on women’s health. Did you know nearly two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease are women? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, out of the nearly 7 million people aged 65 and older with Alzheimer’s dementia in the U.S., 4.2 million are women, while only 2.7 million are men. Dr. Saurabh Sharma, a neurology and clinical trial researcher from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, told WTOP …

Menopause symptoms may be critical to understanding Alzheimer's disease risk in women

Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, urinary tract infections, irregular periods, low libido, trouble sleeping, brain fog, mood swings—and in rare cases, even a burning tongue sensation. What might all these symptoms have in common? They can all be signs of menopause.

Taking Estrogen HRT To Improve Sleep During Menopause

Talk to any woman in menopause and you’ll hear the same thing: sleep is a struggle. Many women find themselves waking up multiple times a night, rising far too early and not being able to get back to sleep, or simply unable to fall asleep at all—often after a lifetime of sleeping just fine. One key reason for menopause insomnia? Estrogen. As this hormone declines during menopause, it can trigger a cascade of changes that interfere with sleep, fr…