Janice Dickinson Goes All Menopausal... and Who Can Blame Her?

Menopause has hit the big time! In one of the more bizarre moments in the history of 'the change,' Janice Dickinson blamed her erratic behavior on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! on menopause. As anyone that has gone through it knows, the hormonal fluxes can drive you to do just about anything ... and not really give a darn about the consequences. So who can blame Janice for a little outburst or two (or three, or three thousand...)?

Media Begins to Mention Menopause

When it comes to how best to address menopause symptoms, there is more than a little controversy. All I know is, I'm thrilled that the darn thing is finally getting some attention. Most want to hide under a rug when 'the change' is mentioned, and topping the list is the media.

But its changing. The recent Newsweek featuring Oprah and now this interesting post on Huffington Post means that mainstream media is examining the latest menopause treatment crazes. And while you may disagree with the slant of a certain article or blog post, at least with more information available you'll be able to make more informed choices about your medical options.

So I say, keep up the controversy, please. Its about time women of a 'certain age' got a little somethin' somethin' from the media.

Hot Flash Humor

So, I was speaking with a friend of mine about how annoying these hot flashes were. She turned to me and said, "I prefer to call them 'power surges'".

It really is all in the attitude, isn't it?

Brain Wind-Down Temporary, Find Researchers

Women in menopause know that their brains are a little less.... quick on the pick up. But luckily, researchers have found that such cognitive slow down is temporary. In a new study published in Neurology, women ages 42-52 were tested on their ability to process information quickly. In addition to finding that menopause did indeed slow down cognitive processing, researchers found this mental slow motion to be but a temporary side effect of the hormonal changes associated with menopause. More magazine did a great article on brain health and menopause if you need additional information, but its certainly helpful to know that these symptoms will pass!