Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease and the leading cause of dementia. It affects more women than men. A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease indicates that factors such as age, reproductive stage, hormone levels, and the interplay with other risk factors should be considered in women and proposes a role for early menopausal estrogen replacement to protect against the development of AD.
“The risk of developing AD as well as its progression and severity are known to be very different in men and women,” explained co-lead investigator Elena Tamagno, Ph.D., Department of Neuroscience…
