Katrina Wugalter, MA

PhD Candidate, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL

Articles

Large-Scale Study Challenges Previous Research on Menopause and Brain Structure

November 11, 2025

TMS 2025: Katrina Wugalter, MA, discusses research showing that age—not menopause stage—drives brain volume decline, and how lifestyle factors can help preserve brain health in midlife women.

Brain Changes, Weight Management, and Breast Screening: Essential Updates From TMS 2025

October 30, 2025

New research from TMS 2025 covers menopause effects on brain volume, hormone therapy's role in weight loss with GLP-1s, and dense breast screening updates.

Treating Hot Flashes May Improve Cognitive Symptoms: Study Author Explains the Connection

October 23, 2025

TMS 2025: Katrina Wugalter, MA, explains why treating vasomotor symptoms may be key to improving cognitive function during menopause.

New Large-Scale Study Challenges Previous Research on Menopause and Brain Structure

October 21, 2025

New research presented at TMS 2025 suggests menopause stage does not accelerate brain volume loss—age does. Study author discusses clinical implications for PCPs.