Gabby Logan Shares Health Struggles with ‘Brain Fog’ Experienced During Olympics

Gabby Logan has candidly shared her struggles with “brain fog,” a well-documented symptom of perimenopause often described by women as feeling like their heads are full of “cotton wool,” according to The Menopause Charity.

Logan, a well-known TV presenter, found solace in identifying the cause of her forgetfulness. To combat these moments, she adopted the method of keeping a piece of paper with her on set to quickly note down names.

In a candid interview with The Telegraph, Gabby shared, “I didn’t realize when I first started to experience the symptoms, [and] it was so alien to me to not be able to recall that I was starting to think, ‘Oh God, I just can’t remember stuff anymore.'”

She elaborated, “I was always so good at recall. I got through a law degree basically just by going, ‘Ah, page 32, Smith versus Cook.’ I was always good with names, finding the right word at the right time, and I’d find myself umming a bit or using ‘very, very, very’,” reports Wales Online.

Gabby found relief when she realized that her symptoms were part of perimenopause. “Then, when I realized it was a symptom of perimenopause, it was actually a relief, like it normally is when you realize something is part of a process and you can do something about it.”

To help maintain her cognitive function, Gabby has taken steps to challenge her mind, including writing a book titled “The Midpoint Plan,” which explores healthy living in middle age. She also engages in activities aimed at boosting memory, such as memorizing six-digit numbers and avoiding the temptation to use Google for information she already knows. Her cognitive abilities have also improved thanks to hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Speaking with Good Housekeeping, Gabby expressed her initial concerns: “Feeling slightly unsure about things was such an unfamiliar feeling and I thought, ‘Oh, God, am I going to keep doing my job if I can’t recall somebody’s name?'”

She added, “Fortunately, HRT has been great and I try to do regular exercise for my brain now, whether that’s testing myself on remembering numbers or people’s names.”

Gabby Logan’s open discussion about her experiences with perimenopause highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing symptoms, as well as finding effective strategies to manage them. Her proactive approach and willingness to share her journey offer valuable insights and encouragement for others facing similar challenges.