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073: Does HRT Prevent Dementia? What the Latest Research Really Tells Midlife Women
A new study of more than 183,000 postmenopausal women found that HRT use was associated with a lower rate of dementia, especially in certain groups of women. But does that mean hormone replacement therapy prevents dementia?
In this Wellness Reset episode, Freddi looks beyond the headline. She explains the difference between association and proof, why earlier studies reached different conclusions, why the timing and type of hormone therapy matter, and what current guidance actually recommends.
You will also learn:
Why the new 2026 UK Biobank study is promising but not definitive
Why HRT should…
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