The term cognition indicates the totality of human information processing, including several functions, such as psychomotor skills, pattern recognition, attention, learning and memory, language, ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Hormones play a major role in regulating metabolism, mood, ...

Sex hormones influence the structure and function of the brain, but little is known about the effect of hormone therapies (HT) on changes in the brain during menopause. A new study shows smaller ...

Hormone levels fluctuate like the tides, ebbing and flowing according to carefully orchestrated cycles. These hormones not only influence the body, but can cross into the brain and shape the behavior ...

Estrogen in the brain is important to keep neurons communicating and memories being made, scientists report. Estrogen in the brain is important to keep neurons communicating and memories being made, ...

Researchers in Canada reported in Neurology that transdermal estradiol improved episodic memory scores in postmenopausal ...

Newly discovered estrogen receptor-dependent signaling pathways demonstrate that estrogen functions in the cytosol as well as in the nucleus. The classic estrogen receptor signaling pathway occurs ...

When the Food and Drug Administration announced that the agency would be removing the black-box warning from hormone ...

Forget hot flashes and period changes. This one overarching issue is the real menace when dealing with perimenopause.

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Some symptoms of menopause and hypothyroidism overlap, like fatigue, mood changes, and weight gain.