New Delhi: Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common type of dementia. It is a life-altering diagnosis where a person gradually loses memory and executive functions, along with language and motor dysfunction associated with behavioural changes. Dr. Shobha N, Consultant – Neurologist & Stroke Physician, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, spoke about why women are more likely to suffer from memory loss than men.

Women are more prone to Alzheimer’s Disease compared to men, secondary to the longer life expectancy of women. The estrogen hormone is protective against dementia for women in their reproductive age group, which is lost after menopause, making them vulnerable to this dreadful disease. Depression is a risk factor for dementia, which is more common in females. The prevalence of obesity is m

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