Hormones | Alzheimer's Society

Jog your memory: can exercise improve memory?

Recent research suggests that exercise causes the muscles of the body to release a hormone called irisin. Here we look at a study that suggests that this hormone may help to improve memory in mice.

Hormone Replacement Therapy and cognitive health – Alzheimer's Society comment

New research into the cognitive effects of hormone replacement therapy has been presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Chicago.

Hormones and dementia

Learn about hormones and other reasons women may be more likely to develop dementia than men.

Age and menopause

A study published yesterday (11 April) suggests fluctuations in the female hormone oestrogen over a woman's life played a bigger role than age of menopause onset alone.

Risk factors you can't change

Discover how age, genetics, gender and ethnicity can affect your risk of developing dementia.