Neurologist recommends 60-second word drills to combat menopause-related brain fog

During a recent health summit, neurologist Rhonda Voskuhl highlighted that brain fog in perimenopause and menopause stems from reduced estrogen, which impairs verbal memory and processing speed while leaving overall intelligence intact. She cautioned that typical puzzles like Sudoku target logic rather than the word-based retrieval issues women face. To address this, she proposes a 60-second routine that includes naming as many items in a category, quickly summarizing short texts, and rapid flash-card naming drills.

Voskuhl stresses choosing exercises that mirror personal daily challenges and that force quick responses. By focusing on these targeted word tasks, she believes women can strengthen the specific brain regions affected during hormonal changes.