Menopausal women increasingly complain of memory loss. Many fear the memory loss is a sign of Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center in N.Y., however, believe the memory loss is more likely due to a hectic lifestyle than any particular disease. The team of researchers discovered a link between complaints of forgetfulness and the way middle-aged women, who also experience high stress levels, "encode" new information.
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