PhD Candidate, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL
Large-Scale Study Challenges Previous Research on Menopause and Brain Structure
TMS 2025: Katrina Wugalter, MA, discusses research showing that age—not menopause stage—drives brain volume decline, and how lifestyle factors can help preserve brain health in midlife women.
Brain Changes, Weight Management, and Breast Screening: Essential Updates From TMS 2025
New research from TMS 2025 covers menopause effects on brain volume, hormone therapy's role in weight loss with GLP-1s, and dense breast screening updates.
Treating Hot Flashes May Improve Cognitive Symptoms: Study Author Explains the Connection
TMS 2025: Katrina Wugalter, MA, explains why treating vasomotor symptoms may be key to improving cognitive function during menopause.
New Large-Scale Study Challenges Previous Research on Menopause and Brain Structure
New research presented at TMS 2025 suggests menopause stage does not accelerate brain volume loss—age does. Study author discusses clinical implications for PCPs.
