Men's Brains Shrink Faster Than Women's: What That Means for Alzheimer's
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A study found that men's brains tend to shrink faster than women's as they age, which may have implications for understanding Alzheimer's disease; however, the discussion is limited, and no strong opinions were expressed.
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Original article: "Sex differences in healthy brain aging are unlikely to explain higher Alzheimer’s disease prevalence in women" - https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2510486122
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