Midlife Cortisol Levels Linked to Alzheimer's Risk

Source: Google News - HealthA new study finds that elevated cortisol levels in post-menopausal women are linked to increased brain amyloid deposits—a key marker of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers tracked over 300 cognitively healthy individuals for 15 years and discovered that high cortisol predicted amyloid buildup later in life, but only among women who had gone through menopause. The findings suggest that hormonal changes may amplify cortisol's harmful effects on...