The Menopause Brain: New Science Empowers Women to Navigate the Pivotal Transition with Knowledge and Confidence

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 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 center 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 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, self-care, and self-talk.
   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.

PRODUCT DETAILS : 

ISBN : 9780593541241
BY (AUTHOR) Mosconi, Lisa, FOREWORD BY Shriver, Maria
PUBLISHER : Penguin Young Readers	PUBLICATION DATE : March 12, 2024
COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United States	IMPRINT : Penguin Young Readers
LANGUAGE : English	AGE : Subject matter intended specifically for women and/or girls
PRODUCT FORM : Hardback

DIMENSION : 235 mm x 157 mm
WEIGHT : 499 g

PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Health, Relationships & Personal development
Medicine & Nursing