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Ever walk into a room with some purpose in mind, only to completely forget what that purpose was? Turns out, doors themselves are to blame for these strange memory lapses. Psychologists at the University of Notre Dame have discovered that passing through a doorway triggers what's known as an event boundary in the mind, separating one set of thoughts and memories from the next. Your brain files away the thoughts you had in the previous room and prepares a blank slate for the new locale. It's not aging, it's the damn doors! Thank goodness for studies like this!

What is menopause?
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her period stops and she can no longer become pregnant. It is a normal change in a woman's body and every woman is different. A woman will know she has reached menopause when she has not had a period for 12 months in a row (and there are no other causes, such as pregnancy or illness, for this change). The "process" of menopause can start as early as your late 30's, but usually it's around age 45. 

Menopause is sometimes called, "the change of life." In the years leading up to menopause, a woman’s ovaries slowly make less and less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. You might not be aware of the changes happening in your body. Or, you might have symptoms as you near menopause. Many women wonder if these symptoms are normal, and many are confused about how to treat their symptoms.

You will feel better by learning all you can about menopause and talking with your doctor about your health and your symptoms. If your symptoms are causing you discomfort or concern, your doctor can teach you about treatment options and help you to make wise choices.
 

What are the symptoms of menopause?
Menopause affects every woman differently. Your only symptom may be your period stopping. You may have other symptoms, too. 

Many symptoms at this time of life happen because you are getting older. But some are due to menopause. It’s not always possible to tell if symptoms are related to aging, menopause, or both. Some changes you might notice as you near menopause include:

•Change in pattern of periods (They can be shorter or longer, lighter or heavier, or there may be more or less time between periods.) 
•Hot flashes (sometimes called hot flushes), night sweats (sometimes followed by a chill) 
•Trouble sleeping through the night (with or without night sweats) 
•Vaginal dryness 
•Mood swings, feeling crabby, or crying spells 
•Trouble focusing, "fuzzy thinking," or forgetfulness
•Hair loss or thinning on your head or more hair growth on your face
SOURCE: Office on Women's Health

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"Thanks so very, very much for giving me the gift of laughter in dealing with this stage in my life.  I need all the help I can get and believe me this sure makes me take life alot less serious and just laugh off the next hot flash etc...... Wish I had discovered you long ago, you give new meaning to minnie pauz!!!"

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Margarita Monteleone
A Devout Minnie Pauzer For Life

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