The Menopause Brain
Lisa Mosconi
- 12 maart 2024
- 9780593541241
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The New York Times bestselling author of The XX Brain shows women how to navigate menopause successfully and come out the other side with an even better brain.
Menopause and perimenopause are still a black box to most doctors, leaving patients exasperated as they grapple with symptoms ranging from hot flashes to insomnia and brain fog. As a leading neuroscientist and womens brain health specialist, Dr. Lisa Mosconi unravels the mystery by revealing how menopause doesnt just impact the ovariesbut its a hormonal show in which the brain takes center stage.
The decline of the hormone estrogen during menopause influences everything from body temperature to mood and memory, potentially paving the way for cognitive decline later in life. To conquer these successfully, Mosconi brings us the latest approachesfrom cutting-edge hormone replacement therapies like designer estrogens to the role of hormonal contraception, and key lifestyle changes encompassing diet, exercise, self-care, and self-talk.
Best of all, Mosconi dispels the myth that menopause signifies an end, demonstrating that its actually a transition. Contrary to popular belief, if we know how to take care of ourselves during menopause, we can emerge with a renewed, enhanced brainushering in a meaningful and vibrant new chapter of life.