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Category: Brain Matters

When do I worry about my memory loss?

August 20, 2020 barbdepree

I feel fuzzy and forgetful. Is this a normal part of menopause? Yes, there’s a broad range of cognitive change…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: estrogen, exercise, health care provider, hormone therapy, memory, menopause, sleep, stress

What’s the connection between mindfulness and romance?

July 16, 2020 barbdepree

As we get older, our sex drive can diminish as hormone levels drop after entering menopause. Unlike when we were…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: intimacy, mindfulness, romance, sexual health, sexuality

I’m getting more forgetful. How do I know what’s normal and what’s the beginning of Alzheimers?

June 11, 2020 barbdepree

Over half of menopausal women report having short-term memory issues. We all sometimes forget why we walked into a room,…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: alzheimer's, dementia, medications, memory, menopause

I’ve been hearing a lot about brainspotting. What is it and what can it do?

May 7, 2020 barbdepree

Brainspotting evolved out of David Grand’s work and experience with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). It can be an…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: self care, therapy

I have lost my ability to concentrate. What’s wrong with me?

April 2, 2020 barbdepree

Nothing. You’re entirely normal. Sixty percent of perimenopausal women have cognition-related symptoms, including difficulty concentrating, according to a study published…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: estrogen, exercise, menopause, mindfulness, perimenopause, stress, symptoms

I often get down on myself, thinking I’m lazy and boring, for example. I know it’s not healthy, but how can I stop?

February 13, 2020 barbdepree

You’re already off to a good start at changing the story your brain is telling you because you’ve noticed the…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: empowerment, self care, self image, self-esteem

Is there a relationship between obesity and Alzheimer’s?

January 9, 2020 barbdepree

Yes, according to a new study that followed over a million women with a mean age of 56 in the…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: alzheimer's, dementia, diet, exercise, obesity

Do you have tips for how to get by now that it seems my memory has gone bye-bye?

November 28, 2019 barbdepree

Temporary memory loss is a common symptom of menopause, so you’re right in looking for ways to just get by…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: diet, exercise, medications, memory, menopause, nutrition

I’m perimenopausal. What can I do to keep my brain sharp?

October 24, 2019 barbdepree

Kudos to you for being proactive! Here are some things that will give your brain the best chance at serving…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: diet, exercise, memory, menopause, perimenopause

Lately I’ve been forgetting everything from coworkers’ names to conversations my husband swears we’ve had. What’s wrong with me?

September 12, 2019 barbdepree

Probably nothing. You’re experiencing a common symptom of menopause. During perimenopause, estrogen and progesterone stop their dependable pattern of rising…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: estrogen, hormones, memory, menopause

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