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Alzheimer’s Prevention Studies Highlight Early Menopause Role

Updated 2026-08-26 20:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Two new studies suggest that early menopause and hormone treatment may play a role in preventing Alzheimer's disease. However, experts caution that more research is needed to confirm these findings.

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Scientific American

Is there a ‘window of opportunity’ to prevent Alzheimer’s in women?

A pair of new studies point to the role of early menopause and hormone treatment in cognitive decline, but more research is needed, experts say

2026-08-26 19:52 UTC