Psychological aspects

Depression, anxiety, tiredness, loss of concentration and memory problems are all common experiences during or after the menopause.

To help these aspects, note that:

• regular mental stimulation seems to maintain cognitive ability
• regular exercise can make sleeping easier
• a balanced diet will ensure an adequate intake of essential minerals and vitamins
• social activity improves mental function
• concentration can be improved with crosswords, puzzles, quizzes etc.
• learning new skills or languages improves mental function
• moderating alcohol intake is important for good memory function.

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