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Menopause and the mind, memory loss, forgetfullness, verbal slips. Menopause and the mind gives every woman the survival kit she needs to manage the thinking and memory symptoms long overlooked by the medical establishment that accompany the onset of perimenopause and menopause. Exploring the link between menopause and alzheimers. With clear and sensible information about recognising. The risk of developing sleep apnea increases dramatically after menopause, possibly due to weight gain.
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