Leslie S. Gaynor

Increased neuroplastic activity is associated with cognitive decline in women but not men over an average 6-year follow-up period

Women are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s disease compared to men, a difference that may be partly explained by the role of female sex hormones. Estrogen, in particular, may play a key role in neuroplasticity. However, as women age and estrogen levels decline, high lev...