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Breastfeeding and Pregnancy Linked to Improved Postmenopausal Cognition
Longer pregnancy and breastfeeding durations are linked to higher cognitive scores in postmenopausal women, with effects comparable to non-smoking and high physical activity, UCLA study finds.
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Pregnancy, breastfeeding associated with higher levels of cognitive function for postmenopausal women
Female brains have historically evolved to adapt to pregnancy, undergoing structural and functional changes. But the cognitive health implications of these adaptations have long been overlooked—until now. A study led by UCLA anthropology professor Molly Fox has found that pregnancy and breastfeeding are linked with stronger long-term cognitive ability in postmenopausal women.
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