Neuroscientist Lisa Moscone discusses the evolutionary reasons behind menopausal brain transformations, emphasizing resilience and complexity. This episode covers brain function shifts, the grandmother hypothesis, and the impact of hormone therapy on brain pruning. Along with Dr. Mindy, Lisa stresses the importance of research on menopause's mental health implications and advocates for personalized menopausal toolkits. They also highlight the benefits of a plant-forward diet, fibre for hormonal balance, and the influence of estrogen on brain health.
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Dr. Mosconi holds a PhD degree in Neuroscience and Nuclear Medicine from the University of Florence, Italy. A world-renowned neuroscientist, she ranks in the top 1% of scientists of the past 20 years by official metrics. Recognized by The Times as one of the 17 most influential living female scientists and honored in ELLE 100: Women That Are Changing The World, Dr. Mosconi has been acclaimed as "the Mona Lisa of Neuroscience" by ELLE International.
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