The Menopause Brain
New Science Empowers Women to Navigate the Pivotal Transition with Knowledge and Confidence
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Narrated by:
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Maggi-Meg Reed
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Written by:
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Lisa Mosconi PhD
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Maria Shriver - foreword
About this listen
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.
*Includes a downloadable PDF of tables and graphs from the book
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What the critics say
“In The Menopause Brain, you have the most current science and the best practical guidance available, and it comes from a researcher who is not only an innovative and visionary thinker, but someone I now consider a friend for life.”—Maria Shriver, from the foreword
“In a society that often downplays the significance of menopause and its impact on women's lives, Dr. Mosconi's book serves as a rallying cry for embracing this transformative period with knowledge and empowerment. Her insights remind me of the importance of fostering a sense of community and support among women, a sentiment I hold dear in my own work.”—Mary Claire Haver, MD, bestselling author of The Galveston Diet
“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.”—Naomi Watts
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- BusyFamily
- 2024-04-25
Own your power!
Thank-you Dr. Lisa Mosconi for this very informative, positive, and empowering book. Life does not end at menopause; far from it!
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- 2025-01-04
Excellent reference for menopause
The author is in my opinion the most important researcher in menopause. If you only get one book/audiobook on the subject, it should be this one.
However the reader has an extremely condescending tone, which is unfortunate.
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