Topic Editors

Dr. Carolina Villada
Department of Psychology, Division of Health Sciences, University of Guanajuato, León 37670, Mexico
Dr. Vanesa Hidalgo
Department of Psychology and Sociology, Psychobiology area, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Zaragoza, 44003 Teruel, Aragón, Spain

Impacts of Sex Hormones on Memory and Aging

Abstract submission deadline
25 July 2025
Manuscript submission deadline
25 September 2025
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Dear Colleagues,

As the aging population continues to grow, age-related cognitive decline has become a critical public health issue. Sex hormones influence brain structure and function throughout life, particularly at certain stages of the menstrual cycle, the most notable being menopause in women. These hormonal changes can exacerbate cognitive decline, affecting memory, attention, and executive function, especially after menopause, when cognitive vulnerability increases due to the dramatic decrease in oestrogen. This Topic aims to bring together cutting-edge research that addresses how the aging process and hormonal changes may affect brain structures and connections, cognitive processes such as memory, executive function, and behavior. Understanding the gender-specific nuances of cognitive aging is critical for developing targeted strategies to promote longevity, along with cognitive health, in an increasingly aging world. We encourage researchers to contribute to this topic with experimental studies, clinical trials, case–control studies, cohort studies, etc.

Dr. Carolina Villada
Dr. Vanesa Hidalgo
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • memory
  • aging
  • sex hormones
  • executive functions
  • cognitive decline
  • social stress
  • behavior
  • menstrual cycle
  • menopause

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Brain Sciences
brainsci
2.7 4.8 2011 12.9 Days CHF 2200 Submit
Neurology International
neurolint
3.2 3.7 2009 22.1 Days CHF 1600 Submit
NeuroSci
neurosci
1.6 - 2020 22.8 Days CHF 1000 Submit
Journal of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
jdad
- - 2024 15.0 days * CHF 1000 Submit

* Median value for all MDPI journals in the first half of 2024.


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