My general research interest focuses on how interrelationships between hormones, physiology and the brain produce changes in cognition in humans. I have three main focuses within this theme. -The first is investigating the effects of physical activity on cognition and hormones in older adults. In addition, I am investigation how fluctuations in endogenous hormones may relate to cognitive and brain health using standardized neuropsychological testing and neuroimaging.- The second is investigating how fluctuations in endogenous hormones and neuropeptides can influence memory, attention and verbal abilities. - My third research focus is on how menopausal symptoms, specifically hot flashes and sleep disturbances, may underlie changes in memory and other mental abilities typically seen during the menopausal transition. Specialties: Neuropsychological testing, neuroimaging, Actigraphy data collection and analysis, Hot Flash data collection and analysis, Heart Rate Variability data collection and analysis and ELISAs.