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Why Women Are More Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s with Dr Lisa Mosconi #129

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Oct 28, 2020
Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a leading neuroscientist and director of the Women’s Brain Initiative, explores the unique brain health challenges women face, especially regarding Alzheimer's disease. She reveals that hormonal changes during perimenopause can trigger early dementia signs, countering the myth that aging alone drives this risk. Mosconi shares actionable strategies for maintaining brain health through lifestyle and nutrition, highlighting how pregnancy affects the female brain positively. Her insights advocate for greater awareness of women's health disparities, empowering women to take proactive steps.
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INSIGHT

Alzheimer's Prevalence

  • Women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's than men, yet it's less discussed than breast cancer.
  • A 60-year-old woman is more likely to develop Alzheimer's than breast cancer.
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Brain Aging Differences

  • Female and male brains age differently; men's aging is linear, while women's is like a step ladder.
  • Key turning points in women's brain aging correlate with hormonal shifts.
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Bias in Healthcare

  • The lack of awareness about brain aging differences can lead to bias in healthcare.
  • Lisa Mosconi expresses how this oversight is a form of discrimination against women.
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