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The Menopause Doctor: This Diet Delays Menopause! They're Lying To You About Menopause! Menopause Is Shrinking Your Brain! - Dr Lisa Mosconi

Jun 13, 2024

Dr. Lisa Mosconi, an associate professor at Weill Cornell Medicine and a leader in women's brain health, discusses the crucial link between menopause and brain function. She reveals how menopause can increase the risk of Alzheimer's and why sex hormones are vital for cognitive health. Lisa debunks common myths about menopause and emphasizes the importance of diet, exercise, and hydration to mitigate symptoms. Their conversation also addresses the emotional shifts women face during menopause and the need for better medical support and research.

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Lisa Mosconi

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Quick takeaways

Menopause affects brain function, requiring lifestyle adjustments for symptom management.

Research by Dr. Lisa Mosconi highlights the brain changes during menopause.

Limited physician training leads to misconceptions and underrecognition of menopausal experiences.

Regular moderate-intensity exercise can lower dementia risk in menopausal women.

Deep dives

Effect of Menopause on Brain Functionality

Menopause impacts brain functionality, with research showing a 30% decrease in brain energy levels in women experiencing symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, and brain fog. This new understanding helps validate women's experiences and highlights the importance of addressing menopause-related brain changes.

Diverse Exercise for Holistic Benefits

01:09

Avoid Plastic and Pollutants for Health

01:44

Understanding Menopause Stages

01:29

Understanding Menopause and Its Impact on Alzheimer's Disease

02:05

Intro

2min

Menopause and Brain Health

13min

Understanding Menopause: Stages and Misconceptions

11min

Hormones, Menopause, and Brain Health

26min

Navigating Menopause: Lifestyle and Support

21min

Fitness, Nutrition, and Women's Cognitive Wellness

7min

The Importance of Hydration and Reducing Toxins for Women's Health

2min

Nourishing the Brain: Diet and Menopause

13min

Understanding Menopause and Embracing Adaptation

2min

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Understanding Menopause: Emotions and Brain Health

11min

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Challenging Misconceptions in Menopause Research

5min

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Understanding Menopause: A Generational Journey

6min

Meet the woman behind the scientific research revolution that could change the lives of 50% of the world’s population

Dr Lisa Mosconi is the associate professor of neurology and radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and director of Women’s Brain Initiative and Alzheimer’s Prevention Program. She is also the author of the books, ‘The XX Brain’, ‘Brain Food’, and ‘The Menopause Brain’.

In this conversation Lisa and Steven discuss topics such as, how the menopause impacts the brain, the link between menopause and Alzheimer’s, why sex hormones are essential for brain health, and the truth about hormone therapy.

00:00 Intro

01:05 Why People Should Listen To This Conversation

03:10 What People Need To Know About Menopause And The Impact On The Brain

05:21 Who Is Lisa Misconi?

07:08 Why Hasn't There Been Research And Investment Into Menopause?

13:28 What Is Menopause And Signs

14:54 Menopause Stages Start Before You Think!

18:07 What's The Youngest Person With Menopause

21:35 Perimenopause Transition

28:54 Menopause Brain Scans

32:09 Some Women Have More Shocking Brain Scans Than Others

33:28 Behavioural Changes From Menopause

37:05 How Many Women Experience Brain Fog?

38:53 Menopause Rewires The Brain

40:11 Symptoms As A Result Of Brain Change

42:57 Isn't The Cure Simple?

50:50 What Age Should We Think About Treating/Preventing Symptoms

51:50 Going Deeper Into The Stages Of Menopause

57:34 Link Between Suicides And Menopause In Women

01:01:55 Brain Fog Over Time With Menopause

01:06:28 The Benefits Of Exercise

01:10:04 Link Between Exercise And Alzheimer's

01:13:11 Caffeine, Sleep And Menopause

01:17:08 Is Alcohol Bad For Menopause?

01:19:52 What Toxins Should We Be Aware Of?

01:21:40 Specific Foods That Help Stave Off The Menopause

01:24:42 Are Supplements Needed In Our Diet?

01:29:06 What Is The Evolutionary Reason For Menopause?

01:36:14 Does Menopause Make You Sad?

01:39:11 Surgical Menopause

01:44:17 Isn't It Just Ageing?

01:52:07 When Will I Go Through Menopause?

01:55:48 Last Guest Question

You can get in contact with Lisa’s team to discuss enrolling in her studies, here: https://neurology.weill.cornell.edu/research/womens-brain-initiative

You can access the results from Lisa’s research on brain changes during the menopause, here: http://drlisamosconi.tiiny.co/

You can access a time lapse video of changes to the menopause brain, here: http://brain-shrinking-video.tiiny.co/

You purchase Lisa's most recent book, ‘The Menopause Brain: The New Science Empowering Women to Navigate Midlife with Knowledge and Confidence’, here: https://amzn.to/3VncZgS

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