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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Is Memory Loss A Symptom Of Menopause

Health Encyclopedia: Menopause Complications

Complications


After a woman reaches menopause, her average life expectancy is 30 to 40 years. During those years, however, she faces certain health risks due to lower levels of estrogen that cause accelerated bone loss and an increase in LDL cholesterol (the so-called bad cholesterol). Her risks for serious disorders are estimated at 46% for heart disease, 20% for stroke, and 15% for hip fracture. In addition, about 8% of people over 75 have dementia, with postmenopausal women having 1.4 to three...

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One of the MOST ANNOYING symptoms of menopause is the forgetfulness that accompanies it. I have no... Read more »

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Aging and memory loss - two things most of us think go hand-in-hand. But science tells us they do... Read more »

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Five Early Symptoms You Should Recognize to Prevent Further Memory Loss
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...what to watch for — so you can prevent further memory loss and mental decline. It is currently... Read more »

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...older patient. For example, HIV can present with memory loss and fatigue.Older women who are... Read more »

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Stress, Aging and the Brain
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...research reveals that stress may cause short term memory loss? Well, it's true. Stress, anxiety,... Read more »

Health Guide

Alzheimer's Disease -- FAQs
...often progress through these stages: mild, moderate, and severe.Signs of mild Alzheimer's can include:memory loss confusion about the location of familiar placestaking longer to accomplish normal... Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions
...often progress through these stages: mild, moderate, and severe.Signs of mild Alzheimer's can include:memory loss confusion about the location of familiar placestaking longer to accomplish normal... Read more »
Alzheimer's Disease -- Treatment and Research
...trial -- the Memory Impairment Study -- to learn whether treatment of MCI might prevent or slow further memory loss, including the development of Alzheimer's.This 3-year trial compared the drug... Read more »
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