Publications by authors named "R Lawn"
Background: Menstrual cycle characteristics are potential indicators of hormonal exposures and may also signal cardiovascular disease risk factors, both of which are relevant to cognitive health. However, there is scarce epidemiological evidence on the association between cycle characteristics and cognitive function.
Objectives: We studied the associations of menstrual cycle characteristics at three stages of a woman's reproductive lifespan with cognitive function in midlife.
Aims/hypothesis: We aimed to determine whether a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with cognitive function in midlife.
Methods: We conducted a secondary data analysis of the prospective Nurses' Health Study II. From 1989 to 2001, and then in 2009, participants reported their history of GDM.
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at whether having low birth weight (LBW) babies affects the thinking abilities of women when they get older.
- Researchers analyzed information from 15,323 women who had children and checked their cognitive skills through tests.
- They found that women with LBW delivery history scored lower on attention and memory tasks compared to those without this history, even after considering other factors like age and education.