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It's a gem that our awesome publishing company has brought to

life. Now, as part of my job, I get to dive into countless books, and I must

say, this one is an absolute delight. No need for any unnecessary delay, let

me give you a sneak peek into what makes it so worthwhile. Are you ready?

Let's jump right in with the introduction Age-related endocrine disruption

has been linked to cognitive decline and an increased risk of

neurodegenerative illnesses, as evidenced by a growing body of research.

Although oestrogens have long been thought to safeguard brain function, it

was only recently discovered that androgens and luteinizing hormone can

affect cognitive processes by altering how we learn and remember things.

Improving treatment for cognitive impairment linked to the hypothalamicpituitary-

gonadal axis requires a deeper understanding of the underlying

mechanisms. In this article, we highlight the role of reproductive hormones

in preserving brain health and amplifying signalling cascades that lead to

Preface

mental decline. We discuss the endocrine changes that occur with age, their

role in the onset of Alzheimer's disease, and the therapeutic potential of

endocrine manipulation in preventing cognitive decline in the

elderly.Menopause, oophorectomy, oestrogen, testosterone, memory loss,

Alzheimer's disease, and luteinizing hormone are all terms of interest.The

risk of age-related neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease

(AD) is increasingly important to think about as the baby boomer

generation ages and life expectancy increases thanks to medical

advancements. By 2050, it's expected that over 13 million people would

have been diagnosed with AD. Dementia is one of the most expensive

diseases, with annual costs of care for people with Alzheimer's disease and

other forms of dementia estimated at over $180 billion in the United States

alone. As the prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases increases, so too

will the emotional, mental, and financial strains placed on those who

provide care for those who have been diagnosed.Amyloid- senile plaques,

neurofibrillary tangles made of aggregated tau, and hippocampal cell loss

are the classic neuropathologies of Alzheimer's disease. Clinically, AD is

distinguished by memory and attention difficulties, which deteriorate into

problems with reasoning, communication, and direction as the disease

advances. Although oxidative stress, inflammation, and neuronal

dysfunction have all been implicated in the development of Alzheimer's

disease, conclusive data explaining disease pathogenesis is lacking; as a

result, we and others have been forced to look beyond these basic

pathologies in search of other molecular cues driving AD pathogenesis.The

effect of gonadal hormones on cognition in the elderly has been the subject

of substantial research. Hormones are known to impact CNS function and

stability.

About the Author

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Rhys S. Bezzant has served as an ordained priest in the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne, and presently teaches Church History at Ridley College, where he directs the Jonathan Edwards Center Australia. He is also a Canon at St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne. He is the author of Jonathan Edwards and the Church (OUP 2013).