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health3 days ago•5 min saved

Alzheimer’s and gender: different risks, shared call for support

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and typically presents with memory and cognitive changes. Women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's—partly due to longer lifespans and related social factors—while men are more prone to vascular dementia. Symptoms vary by the type of dementia rather than by gender, and there is no cure. Treatments can ease symptoms and support, with a focus on social engagement, healthy living, and caregiver assistance.

via AOL.com|

#aging #alzheimers-disease #caregiving

science1 month ago•7 min saved

TV Time Linked to Brain Changes in Men, Says Long-Term Study

A nearly 24-year study of 1,712 adults found that frequent midlife TV watching was associated with smaller brain volumes and more markers of brain damage in men, while desk-based sitting showed fewer brain changes; exercise did not mitigate these effects, and findings highlight gender differences and the importance of what people do while they sit.

via ScienceAlert|

#alzheimer-dementia #brain-health #gender-differences

science1 month ago•5 min saved

Digits as clues: prenatal estrogen linked to brain growth in evolution

A study of 225 newborns found that in boys, a higher 2D:4D finger-length ratio—an indicator of greater prenatal estrogen exposure—correlated with larger head circumference, suggesting hormones may have aided brain growth during evolution; the pattern was not observed in girls. Researchers caution that digit ratio signals hormonal exposure rather than causation, though it may support the estrogenized ape hypothesis of brain evolution and highlight potential trade-offs for males.

via ScienceDaily|

#2d4d-ratio #brain-evolution #gender-differences

mental-health1 month ago•33 min saved

Libido Worries Are Widespread, New Study Shows

A mixed-method online survey of 1,317 adults found that 57.1% reported worrying about their libido, with concerns most often about a libido that’s too low or not matching a partner’s desire, and these worries were linked to mental health, stress, and relationship dynamics. The study also found gender and relationship-status differences, but cautioned the sample isn’t representative of all adults; authors urge broader, validated measures to better capture variation in sexual desire.

via PsyPost|

#gender-differences #libido #mental-health

health2 months ago•5 min saved

The Tough-Guy Paradox: Why Men Die Younger and How to Beat It

Men die younger than women due to a mix of biology and behavior—greater cardiovascular risk, later healthcare seeking, and social isolation—so regular checkups, screenings, and proactive health habits can narrow the gap.

via New York Post|

#gender-differences #health #heart-disease

science2 months ago•2 min saved

Paradox: Women Sleep Objectively Better Yet Perceive It Poorly

A Swedish study of 476 adults (238 women, 238 men, ages 29–85) found that women objectively sleep better—fewer awakenings, longer total sleep, higher sleep efficiency, more deep sleep—yet they rate their sleep quality as poorer than men, who tend to underestimate their awakenings. The difference in self-reported sleep quality grows with age, though excluding men with very brief awakenings removes the gap. A limitation is the single-night measurement. Funded by Swedish foundations; published in Sleep Advances (2026).

via Karolinska Institutet|

#aging #gender-differences #perceived-sleep-quality

health2 months ago•7 min saved

Diet-Driven Fatigue: Deficiencies in B9 and B12 Linked to Energy Gaps

A cross‑sectional study of about 600 healthy adults finds higher homocysteine levels—reflecting folate and B12 deficiency—associate with fatigue: in men, more physical fatigue; in women, reduced motivation. The work suggests daily energy and mental drive depend on adequate B9/B12, not just sleep, and may expand the use of homocysteine screening beyond cardiovascular risk.

via Neuroscience News|

#fatigue #folate #gender-differences

environment3 months ago•7 min saved

Urban Birds Flee From Women Faster Than From Men

A European, multi-country study across 37 bird species found urban birds take flight sooner when approached by women than by men, with men able to stand closer by about a meter. The exact cues driving this sex difference—such as scent, gait, or body shape—remain unknown, and researchers call for follow-up experiments to identify the responsible signals. The 2,701 observations suggest urban birds are sensitive to subtle human cues, with implications for urban ecology and how scientists study animal behavior in cities.

via SciTechDaily|

#birds #environment #europe

science3 months ago•2 min saved

Urban Birds Startle More at Women Than Men, Study Finds

An international study of 37 urban bird species across five European countries found birds let male researchers approach about three feet closer before fleeing than female researchers, a robust sex-based difference in flight initiation distance across cities and species. Researchers ruled out obvious factors like hair length, body size, and height, and suggested possibilities such as subtle appearance cues or odor, but no definitive explanation yet. The finding is consistent but remains puzzling to scientists.

via Nautilus | Science|

#birds #cross-country-study #flight-initiation-distance

video-games4 months ago•25 min saved

Win-Oriented Gaming Ties to Higher Anxiety, Study Shows

A PsyPost study analyzing 13,464 adult gamers found that those who play primarily to win have higher generalized anxiety than players motivated by relaxation, fun, or improvement. Using network analysis, researchers observed that relaxed/fun/improve motives link to more gaming hours for socially avoidant players, while win-motivated players show a distinct pattern and may reduce play as anxiety increases. Women more often cite fun or relaxation, men more often aim to improve or win. Higher generalized anxiety also predicted lower life satisfaction across all players. Limitations include a gender-imbalanced, League of Legends–centric sample; findings suggest mental-health guidance should consider individual gaming motivations.

via PsyPost|

#anxiety #gaming-motivations #gender-differences

science5 months ago•6 min saved

Left-Handedness Linked to Competitive Edge in One-on-One Showdowns

Italian researchers find left-handed people, especially men, display greater competitiveness (including hypercompetitiveness) in one-on-one contexts, aligning with an evolutionarily stable strategy; dexterity tests didn’t predict competitiveness, and general personality traits were similar across handedness, with men more competitive and women more avoidance-prone.

via WIRED|

#competitiveness #evolutionary-psychology #gender-differences

psychology6 months ago•25 min saved

Tracking 'Feel Sexy' in Books Reveals a Gendered Language of Desire

A study using the Google Books Ngram Viewer across 1800–2022 shows that the phrase 'feel sexy' is overwhelmingly used to describe women in published books, with 89% of qualifying phrases referencing female subjects. Variants like 'her feel sexy' and 'she felt sexy' are most common, and female versions appear about ten times more often than male ones, a trend that began in the late 1970s and accelerated after the 1990s, driven largely by heterosexual romance novels. The researchers link this to gendered sexual scripting and the concept of object of desire self-consciousness, while cautioning that books are just one communication channel and that future work should examine other media and languages and whether such language affects readers' mood or arousal.

via PsyPost|

#feel-sexy #gender-differences #google-books-ngram

health6 months ago•3 min saved

Immune cells and hormones may explain why women's pain lasts longer

New research in mice and humans suggests that immune cells produce IL-10 to help resolve pain, and sex differences in this response—shaped by testosterone—may explain why women often recover more slowly from injury and have a higher risk of chronic pain. These findings point to therapies that boost the body's natural pain-resolution system rather than only blocking pain signals.

via The Conversation|

#gender-differences #health #il-10

health6 months ago•4 min saved

Immune signals and testosterone may explain why women's pain lasts longer

A new Science Immunology study of 245 people with traumatic injuries, plus mouse experiments, suggests women’s pain lasts longer because their immune system is less effective at shutting off pain; men have higher interleukin-10, and testosterone boosts interleukin-10 production, helping pain fade faster. The findings, which align with observed sex differences in chronic pain, could guide future treatments (including hormone-based options) while acknowledging that pain biology is not explained by a single pathway.

via NBC News|

#chronic-pain #gender-differences #health

science6 months ago•6 min saved

Parity by adulthood: Sweden study suggests autism affects boys and girls nearly equally

Analyzing 2.7 million Swedes, the study finds autism diagnosis rates between males and females level to near parity by about age 20, implying women are not less likely to have autism but are diagnosed later, highlighting diagnostic biases and the need for revised screening practices.

via ScienceAlert|

#autism #bmj #diagnosis