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MENOPAUSE – the good news!

Brain fog, anxiety and confusion are common menopausal symptoms, but if you’re currently struggling, the good news is that it won’t last forever. In fact, scientists have discovered that our multitasking and juggling brains restore, and may even come back stronger after the cognitive crashes caused by this hormonal shift*.

The years following the menopause can be a glorious time for women – full of mental freedom and discovery, says neuropsychiatrist Dr Louann Brizendine, author of (£12.99, PB, Hay House). ‘It’s the phase of life we emerge into

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