Collective Insights Aging Research - Jennifer Garrison, PhD - Women
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Mar 6, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Dr. Jennifer Garrison, a leading neuroscientist and co-founder of ProductiveHealth.org, shines a light on the rapid aging of ovaries, occurring two and a half times faster than other organs. She addresses the significant health implications, from increased cardiovascular risks to osteoporosis, especially after menopause. Garrison emphasizes the urgent need for more research funding in ovarian health, advocating for better recognition of how female physiology impacts aging and overall health.
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Ovaries and Aging
- Female health research is underfunded, leading to a lack of understanding of female physiology.
- Ovaries age 2.5 times faster than other tissues, impacting women's healthspan and increasing risks like cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.
Sex Differences in Research
- Biological sex differences exist in every species; women are not small men, and mice are not small humans.
- Medical research has historically used the male body as the baseline, creating a need to catch up on female-specific data.
Harnessing the Menstrual Cycle
- Understand your menstrual cycle at a granular level, using it to detect changes and advocate for yourself with doctors.
- Use this knowledge to your advantage in areas like athletic training.