Scientists pinpoint exactly when women should start HRT to slash dementia risk
Research from the University of East Anglia and the University of Exeter indicates that starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) between ages 46 and 56 is linked to a reduced risk of dementia. The study found a 16 per cent lower risk of Alzheimer's disease among participants who received treatment during this window.
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This research provides critical guidance for women's health and potential preventative strategies for neurodegenerative diseases.
The study also found that women who naturally had lower exposure to oestrogen over their lifetime seemed to have a 16 per cent reduced odds of dementia
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