UK Biobank

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A large-scale biomedical database and research resource, that can be accessed globally by approved researchers, to enable scientific discoveries.

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On World Alzheimer's Day, we're recognising the importance of research into understanding and improving brain health and the vital role it can play for future generations.

Discover just some of the research into Alzheimer's using our data🔽

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📝 Menopause HRT cuts women’s dementia risk – but only if it’s started early enough.

Women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are less likely to get Alzheimer’s disease, a study of more than 180,000 UK Biobank participants has revealed.

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👁️ Our eyes hold clues to our chances of developing Alzheimer's in the future.

Analysis of over 44,000 UK Biobank participants' retinal photos revealed signs of sleeping problems, smoking and high blood pressure – all risk factors for Alzheimer's. 🔽💬

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The effect mostly applied to people who had gone through early menopause after having their womb or ovaries removed. But timing seemed to be critical: HRT only benefits long-term brain health when started between the ages of 46 and 56.

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📝 Menopause HRT cuts women’s dementia risk – but only if it’s started early enough. Women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are less likely to get Alzheimer’s disease, a study of more than 180,000 UK Biobank participants has revealed. Prof Anne Marie Minihane, @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social