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Much of the symptoms of menopause– hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, memory lapses, depression and anxiety– start in the brain. How exactly does menopause effect cognitive health? Sharing groundbreaking findings from her research, neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi reveals how decreasing hormonal levels impact brain aging– and shares basic way of life changes you can make to support lifelong brain health.

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5 thoughts on “How menopause affects the brain | Lisa Mosconi”
  1. It’s the weight gain that I find difficult. Haven’t used HRT. Has anyone else found this problem. I have never eaten fast food, I am teetotal and never smoked, and I have always tried to eat well. So I am at a loss to explain the weight that has landed on me.

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