Wordsmith World announces Betty Johansen’s book Dancing Through Menopause, a guide to emotional wellness, nutrition and physical activity, as new research examines the relationship between menopause and later-life cognitive health.
-- Wordsmith World announces Dancing Through Menopause, a book by author and former science teacher Betty Johansen that encourages women to approach menopause with confidence, practical self-care, and a positive outlook. Now available to order on Amazon, the book explores the physical changes, emotional wellbeing, and lifestyle choices that shape this stage of life, offering readers a holistic perspective on a transition that can affect many parts of daily life.
The book’s focus on mental wellbeing comes as researchers look more closely at the long-term relationship between menopause and brain health. A study involving 2,603 women, followed for up to 18 years, found that earlier menopause was associated with faster memory decline and an earlier age at Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Reported by Futura-Sciences in October 2026, the findings point to a possible connection between the timing of menopause and cognitive health in later life, although an association does not establish cause. For many women, research like this adds weight to the idea of paying closer attention to physical and mental health during the menopausal years.
Johansen’s book responds to this need by encouraging a hopeful approach to menopause. She presents it as a stage of life that can bring opportunities for reflection and personal growth, not simply something to endure. Her central message is that a woman’s mindset plays a large part in how she experiences the transition.
“Menopause can, for sure, be difficult. And that’s why you want to enter this season of life with confidence and a sense of adventure. Don’t just expect pain and problems. Anticipate solutions!” said Johansen.
The book’s title reflects this outlook. Johansen invites readers to think of menopause as a dance, one in which they listen to what their minds and bodies need and move through the changes with confidence. She also encourages women to prepare for the transition by reading reliable books and websites, talking with women who have already been through menopause, forming support groups, and seeking professional help when they need it.
The chapters cover the biology of the menopausal body, nourishing nutrition, strategies for managing the transition, and lifestyle choices associated with longer-term wellbeing. The book also discusses exercise routines and approaches to weight management, bringing physical health and everyday habits into its broader guidance. Throughout, the aim is to give readers a clear understanding of what is happening in their bodies so they can make informed choices.
Johansen also encourages movement as part of an active lifestyle. Activities such as walking, swimming, dancing, and strength training can help people maintain their physical health, and choosing routines they enjoy can make regular activity easier to keep up over time. Several studies have also linked more active lifestyles with lower rates of cognitive decline, which suggests that staying active may support brain health as well as overall wellbeing during and after menopause.
Emotional wellness receives particular attention. Johansen addresses the mood swings and emotional shifts that can accompany menopause, along with self-care, stress reduction, and setting new goals for the years ahead. These topics reflect the book’s emphasis on building routines that support quality of life, while recognizing that every woman’s experience of menopause is different.
“Menopause has a bad rep,” Johansen notes on her website, adding that “like everything else, your menopause experience depends on your attitude.”
Dancing Through Menopause offers readers a positive, practical framework for approaching this life stage with greater confidence, along with guidance on caring for both mind and body. Readers can learn more about the book at https://bettyjohansen.com/dancing-through-menopause/
About Betty Johansen
Betty Johansen is an author from West Texas who still lives in her hometown. After deciding at age 50 that she wanted to teach, she became a science teacher through an alternative certification program and went on to teach 7th grade science, chemistry, and integrated physics and chemistry. Her published work includes the cozy mysteries Lilli’s Song, Darkness Under His Feet, Out of Darkness, and Hawaiian Wildflower, as well as Bible study titles and Dancing Through Menopause.
More information about Betty Johansen’s books and work is available at https://bettyjohansen.com/
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