The Menopause Brain (the New Science Empowering Women)

By (author) Mosconi, Lisa
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The bestselling author of The XX Brain shows women how to navigate menopause successfully and come out the other side with an even better brain.
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''Thank you, Dr Mosconi'' Davina McCall

''I had never really fathomed how hormonal changes impact the brain until I read The Menopause Brain'' Gwyneth Paltrow

''The Menopause Brain will quickly become your new best friend'' Halle Berry

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Menopause and perimenopause are still baffling to most doctors, leaving patients exasperated as they grapple with symptoms ranging from hot flashes to insomnia to brain fog. As a leading neuroscientist and women''s brain health specialist, Dr Mosconi unravels these mysteries by revealing how menopause doesn''t just impact the ovaries - it''s a hormonal show in which the brain takes centre stage.

The decline of the hormone estrogen during menopause influences everything from body temperature to mood to memory, potentially paving the way for cognitive decline later in life. To conquer these challenges successfully, Dr. Mosconi, the best selling author of The XX Brain, brings us the latest approaches - explaining the role of cutting-edge hormone replacement therapies like ''designer estrogens,'' hormonal contraception and key lifestyle changes encompassing diet, exercise and self-care.

Best of all, Dr Mosconi dispels the myth that menopause signifies an end, demonstrating that it''s 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 brain - ushering in a meaningful and vibrant new chapter of life.

Table of contents:
Foreword: Maria Shriver PART 1: THE BIG M CHAPTER 1: You Are Not Crazy CHAPTER 2: Busting the Bias Against Women and Menopause CHAPTER 3: The Change Nobody Prepared You For CHAPTER 4: Menopause Brain Is Not Just Your Imagination PART 2: THE BRAIN-HORMONE CONNECTION CHAPTER 5: Brain and Ovaries: Partners in Time CHAPTER 6: Putting Menopause in Context: The Three P''s CHAPTER 7: The Upside of Menopause CHAPTER 8: The Why of Menopause PART 3: HORMONAL AND NONHORMONAL THERAPIES CHAPTER 9: Estrogen Therapy for Menopause CHAPTER 10: Other Hormonal and Nonhormonal Therapies CHAPTER 11: Cancer Therapies and "Chemo Brain" CHAPTER 12: Gender-Affirming Therapy PART 4: LIFESTYLE AND INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CHAPTER 13: Exercise CHAPTER 14: Diet and Nutrition CHAPTER 15: Supplements and Botanicals CHAPTER 16: Stress Reduction and Sleep Hygiene CHAPTER 17: Toxins and Estrogen Disrupters CHAPTER 18: The Power of a Positive Mindset
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For so long, women experiencing menopause were saying "I don''t feel right, my mind''s gone, my memory''s gone," and people laughed us off. The Menopause Brain shows that we were right, and it''s heartening. Thank you, Dr Mosconi
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Every woman should know that menopause is more than just mood and hot flashes; it can profoundly impact brain health and function. Dr. Lisa Mosconi stands as a foremost expert on the menopause brain. This outstanding new book is a must-read, and I wholeheartedly recommend it
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This book is life changing. At last women will understand how their brains completely rewire during menopause - and how to handle that change
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Bringing science and practical advice together and oozing Dr Mosconi''s deep respect for women''s health and the individual nature of menopause, this is an excellent read
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I would consider myself someone who has consumed a lot of content about hormones. But I had never really fathomed how hormonal changes impact the brain u