The menopause brain : new science empowers women to navigate the pivotal transition with knowledge and confidence / Lisa Mosconi, PhD ; with a foreword by Maria Shriver.
Regular print version previously published by Avery.
Contents:
The power of a positive mindset. Busting the bias against women and menopause -- The change nobody prepared you for -- Menopause brain is not just your imagination -- Brain and ovaries: partners in time -- Putting menopause in context: the three P's -- The upside of menopause -- The why of menopause -- Estrogen therapy for menopause -- Other hormonal and nonhormonal therapies -- Cancer therapies and "chemo brain" -- Gender-affirming therapy -- Exercise -- Diet and nutrition -- Supplements and botanicals -- Stress reduction and sleep hygiene -- Toxins and estrogen disrupters -- The power of a positive mindset.
Summary:
"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."-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.