Thursday, March 15, 2012

Thanks for the Info

Menopause really does cause 'brain fog'

 Here's what you can already guess-
Women who reported memory difficulties were also more likely to report symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleep difficulties.
But then they say this-
The team did not find any link between memory problems and hormone levels.
So how do they conclude a correlation to menopause?   Just askin'.
And then there's always the expert advice-
For women who feel they are having memory problems, [Dr Miriam]Weber has some advice. “When someone gives you a new piece of information, it might be helpful to repeat it out loud, or for you to say it back to the person to confirm it – it will help you hold onto that information longer,” Weber said. “Make sure you have established that memory solidly in the brain.
LOL!
First of all- your own study shows it's working memory that's impaired, not episodic memory.
Secondly- I would have tattooed information on myself a la "Memento"- but I forgot...

(If you look at her picture you will understand.)