This episode focuses on a research programme which explores what happens to the mind as we navigate one of life’s major transitions, the menopause.

Such a transition is under-researched, despite affecting half the population. Here, we dive into the science of attention, memory and hormones, and hear from researchers about how cognitive performance is affected across the stages of menopause. 

We are joined by University of Nottingham researchers Prof Lucy Cragg, Karen Barnor and Chhanda Karmaker.

Here are some of the resources discussed in the episode:

MenoCog – Cognition in Menopause Research

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Press Release: Menopauseresearch to investigate memory and concentration

The team also wish to acknowledge the following researchers:

Prof Harriet Allen

Prerita Chawla

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