Authors: Lisa Mosconi and Maria Shriver
Published by Penguin Young Readers
Focuses on menopause and perimenopause, highlighting the lack of understanding among many doctors
Explains how menopause impacts more than just the ovaries—it's a hormonal shift that affects the brain, mood, body temperature, and memory
Emphasizes that hormonal decline during menopause can influence cognitive health and potential decline later in life
Offers insights into the latest treatments, including hormone replacement therapies like "designer estrogens" and hormonal contraception
Recommends lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, self-care, and positive self-talk to manage symptoms effectively
Dispels the myth that menopause is an end, framing it as a transition that can lead to a vibrant, renewed phase of life with proper care