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Lifetime Estrogen Exposure Shields Women from Brain Atrophy

Source: Neuroscience News • Published: 23 Jun 2026, 17:21

Lifetime Estrogen Exposure Shields Women from Brain Atrophy

Examines links between cumulative lifetime estrogen exposure and later-life brain structure, focusing on reproductive history and hormone use.

Key Takeaways
  • Research evaluated 459 women aged 65 to 80
  • But really, estrogen is very important for a lot of different body systems
  • Other co-authors were Shannon Donofry of RAND and the University of Pittsburgh
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