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Alzheimer’s Targets Women’s Brains Decades Before Symptoms Show – Maria Shriver & Dr. Lisa Mosconi : 880

Nov 23, 2021
Maria Shriver, an award-winning journalist and advocate for Alzheimer’s awareness, joins Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a neuroscientist specializing in brain health. They delve into why Alzheimer’s disproportionately affects women, often revealing symptoms decades earlier than presumed. The duo discusses the critical links between hormonal changes, stress, and nutrition in preventing cognitive decline. They also emphasize innovative community efforts and proactive steps like mental stimulation and exercise for enhancing brain health, shedding light on essential strategies for awareness and prevention.
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ANECDOTE

Maria Shriver's Alzheimer's Journey

  • Maria Shriver's work with Alzheimer's began in 2003 after her father's diagnosis.
  • She found limited information and support, leading her to advocate and write a children's book.
ANECDOTE

Dr. Mosconi's Inspiration

  • Dr. Lisa Mosconi's interest in Alzheimer's started at 18 when her grandmother showed signs of cognitive decline.
  • Her grandmother and her two sisters developed similar symptoms, sparking Mosconi's research into the disease and its connection to women.
INSIGHT

Alzheimer's Early Stages

  • Alzheimer's acts in the brain 20 years before diagnosis.
  • Early symptoms are often disregarded, and fear prevents seeking neurological help.
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