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Jan 15, 2026 | Uncategorized

This year, I’ve shared 43 editions of my neuroscience and women's brain health micro-briefings with you all. These ...
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Women’s Brain Health Micro-Briefing: November 2025 roundup

Dec 1, 2025 | Female Brain,  Women's Health

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October 2025 Micro Briefing: Women's Brain Health

Women’s Brain Health Micro-Briefing: October 2025 roundup

Oct 30, 2025 | Female Brain,  Neuroscience,  Women's Health | 1 Comment

Sign up for weekly email micro-briefings in women's brain health and neuroscience: Get Briefings 🌏 Yes. Women’s health ...
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Two versions of the covers of Dr Sarah McKay's book, The Women's Brain Book: The Neuroscience of Health, Hormones and Happiness, mocked up inside iPad frames. This was Dr Sarah McKay’s first book on women’s brain health, with an updated second edition coming in 2025 for an up to date exploration of women’s neurobiology.

Women’s Brain Book (2nd ed) Bibliography

Apr 4, 2025 | Baby Brain,  Female Brain,  menopause,  Mental Health,  Mind-Body,  Neuroscience,  Women's Health

This is the complete list of references cited in the fully updated and revised second edition of The ...
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Imagine this: mental imagery strengthens neural circuits.

Aug 1, 2024 | Creativity,  Exercise,  Mind-Body,  Neuroplasticity,  Performance | 11 Comments

Imagine this: thinking about exercise strengthens your muscles, even if you don’t move an inch. Mental imagery not ...
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