Have you noticed? These days there seems to be a lot more attention paid to menopause: both its symptoms and its impact on women’s health. Perhaps that has to do with the number of older women in the workforce, or maybe with the recognition of the spending power, and neglected market, that women experiencing menopause represent in our economy. Or, as neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Mosconi reminds us, it may have to do with the increasing prevalence of dementia, and its disproportionate impact on older women, that we are witnessing. You may remember Dr. Mosconi from her previous appearance in agebuzz, which highlighted her research on the connection between food and brain health. In a recent New York Times piece, Dr. Mosconi has now begun to focus on whether the ebb in estrogen during menopause causes female brains to be more vulnerable to assaults like Alzheimer’s. She suggests more research into hormone replacement and foods that may lessen the impact of menopause symptoms. There is also new research suggesting a link between the severity of menopause symptoms and predictions of cardiovascular disease in women.

And for those of you experiencing hot flashes, there is exciting news about a new class of drugs that may significantly reduce these waves of heat with a quick response time. But as Alyson Walsh recommends, be wary of other types of expensive products that may work no better than cheaper solutions already out there. However, one interesting new option that may be heading to the market is the Grace wristband, a beautifully designed, technologically sophisticated bracelet that will counter the effects of hot flashes with a cooling technology. So put away your portable fan, and read more about this new invention Here.