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The health benefits of regular exercise are well established, ranging from improved cardiovascular health and metabolic function to better sleep and blood pressure regulation. Exercise is also recognised as a promising non-pharmacological intervention for alleviating depressive symptoms. However, while its beneficial effects on mental health are widely acknowledged, the
A woman’s reproductive life encompasses several major hormonal transitions, including puberty, pregnancy and postpartum, and menopause. These transitions are accompanied by profound physiological and hormonal changes, but their effects extend beyond the reproductive system. The brain also undergoes substantial structural reorganisation in response to these changing hormonal environments. Puberty
As men and women age, bone mass and skeletal strength gradually decline. Although some degree of bone loss is a normal consequence of ageing, accelerated loss of bone mass can lead to osteoporosis, a metabolic bone disorder characterised by reduced bone mass, deterioration of bone structure and increased fracture risk.
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking and other cognitive functions. It is the most common cause of dementia and disproportionately affects women. Women generally live longer than men, and increasing age is the strongest known risk factor for dementia. Women also undergo substantial
