Tag: women

Study examines effect of testosterone on verbal learning and memory in postmenopausal women

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From the Endocrine Society press release via EurekAlert!: Postmenopausal women had better improvement in verbal learning and memory after receiving treatment with testosterone gel, compared with women who received sham… Read more »

Study examines factors that influence perception of women’s interest in leadership

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From the Technische Universität München press release via ScienceDaily: Women are perceived as being more willing to lead if they show that they are proud of their personal performance. If,… Read more »

Study finds clear link between perceived stress and increased incidence of psychosomatic symptoms

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From the University of Gothenburg press release via MedicalXpress: In four out of ten cases, long-term stress suffered by women leads to some form of physical complaint. This is shown… Read more »

Study suggests effects of stress may be affected by stage of menstrual cycle

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From the University College London press release via EurekAlert!: Women at a particular stage in their monthly menstrual cycle may be more vulnerable to some of the psychological side-effects associated… Read more »

Study suggests stress hormone foreshadows postpartum depression in new mothers

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From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Women who receive strong social support from their families during pregnancy appear to be protected from sharp increases in a particular stress… Read more »

Study suggests psychological differences between the genders may be overblown

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From the University of Rochester press release via EurekAlert!: For decades, popular writers have entertained readers with the premise that men and women are so psychologically dissimilar they could hail… Read more »