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The podcast episode features an interview with Dr. Lisa Mosconi, an associate professor of neuroscience and the director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Mosconi discusses strategies for building an Alzheimer's-resistant brain and reducing cognitive decline, emphasizing the importance of managing pre-existing medical conditions, adopting a healthy lifestyle, and addressing hormonal changes in women during menopause.
Dr. Mosconi highlights the role of exercise, diet, sleep, stress reduction, and cognitive stimulation in preventing Alzheimer's disease. She explains that women are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's and that hormonal changes during menopause can impact brain health. Mosconi presents research findings on the potential benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in reducing the risk of cognitive decline.
The discussion covers the nuances of HRT, including different formulations and their associated risks and benefits. Mosconi also shares her theory on the evolutionary and neurological aspects of menopause, suggesting that it prepares women for a more empathetic and emotionally regulated phase of life.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Managing pre-existing medical conditions, such as heart disease, metabolic disorders, and thyroid problems, is crucial for building an Alzheimer's-resistant brain.
- Adopting a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise, a nutritious diet, adequate sleep, stress reduction, and cognitive stimulation, can help prevent cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.
- Women are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, and hormonal changes during menopause can significantly impact brain health and cognitive function.
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), when taken within a specific time frame, may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease in women, but the formulation and timing are important factors to consider.
- Menopause is a neurologically active state that goes beyond fertility and can have profound effects on the brain's structure, function, and connectivity.
- Dr. Mosconi's theory suggests that menopause may serve an evolutionary purpose, preparing women for a more empathetic and emotionally regulated phase of life.
- Understanding and addressing the impact of menopause on brain health is crucial, as women spend a significant portion of their lives in the post-menopausal stage.
- Continued research and personalized approaches are needed to optimize brain health and cognitive function for women during and after menopause.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “If you take it [HRT] before your final menstrual period or within ten years of, there's a 32% reduction in the risk of Alzheimer's disease later on in life. Statistically significant reduction.“ by Lisa Mosconi
- “There's something special about human menopause that I think deserves consideration. And there's a lot of evolutionary theories explaining why it makes sense for women to remain alive but not be reproductive forever.“ by Lisa Mosconi
- “The truth is that the vast majority of women spend over 40% of their lives in the post menopausal stage.“ by Lisa Mosconi
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The Genius Life
Max Lugavere
3/13/24
Lisa Mosconi, PhD, is an associate professor of neuroscience in neurology and radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and the director of the Women’s Brain Initiative and the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Her latest book, The Menopause Brain: New Science Empowers Women to Navigate the Pivotal Transition with Knowledge and Confidence, is out now.
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