THE MENOPAUSE & MEMORY SERIES – Part 3:

Sleep, Hot Flashes & Memory Lapses: Breaking the Cycle of Brain Drain   You lie awake sweating, tossing and turning and the next day, you can’t find your words, your keys, or your energy. Sleep disruption is one of the top reasons women experience cognitive...

THE MENOPAUSE & MEMORY SERIES – Part 2:

Estrogen & Your Brain: Why This Hormone Matters More Than You Think When people talk about perimenopause and menopause, the focus is usually on hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disruption but one of the biggest shifts is happening inside your brain. Estrogen isn’t...

Why Focus Matters: The Secret to a Sharper Brain and Better Memory

Ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Or read the same sentence over and over without taking it in? You’re not alone — and it might not be your memory that’s failing. It could be your attention. In today’s world of constant pings, pop-ups, and...

‘Senior moments’ – Are they Memory Loss?

Occasional memory lapses happen – at any age. You may misplace everyday items, fail to recall the name of someone you just met, or forget to do something. Sound familiar? There’s a reason for that. Cognitive changes begin in the early 40’s  –...

Gillian Eadie in NZ Herald

(Click blue heading to view news cutting) Herald article Ross Barrett, Writer You’ve forgotten where you left the car keys or whether you turned the iron off before leaving home – both familiar predicaments often referred to as a ‘senior moment’. But Auckland-based...
Why can’t I remember young people?

Why can’t I remember young people?

“I have no trouble with people my own age! Of course, I’m an ‘oldie’ ……..” from a reader. Dr Lamont replied: One of the exciting aspects of our wonderful brain is its ability to adapt to the tasks we need it to do. Growing new brain...