Hormone replacement therapy linked to lower dementia risk in large-scale study
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Hormone replacement therapy linked to lower dementia risk in large-scale study

26 Aug 2026 · Originally published 26 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests
Researchers tracking 180,000 postmenopausal women in the UK have found that those who used hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to develop dementia. The study suggests that beyond managing menopausal symptoms, HRT may play a role in long-term cognitive health, particularly for women who have undergone surgical menopause.
Source: Guardian Science National
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