Zora Benhamou, a gerontologist and biohacker, challenges stereotypes around menopause to empower women. She discusses how factors like stress and trauma can influence menopause timing and introduces midlife biohacks such as blood-flow restriction training. Loneliness and its impact on health are explored, emphasizing the importance of positive relationships for better aging. Zora also highlights the benefits of peptides, exosomes, and HRT, advocating for a proactive mindset towards aging that fosters resilience and longevity.
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Genetics and HRT Timing
Genetic factors strongly influence menopausal timing, often mirroring the mother's menopause age.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can start before menopause symptoms fully manifest, aiding symptom control.
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Menarche and Lifestyle Impact
Age at first menstruation correlates with menopause onset; earlier menarche tends to lead to earlier menopause.
Weight and moderate alcohol consumption show surprising correlations with later menopause.
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Trauma Hastens Menopause
Trauma and chronic stress prematurely accelerate menopause onset.
Environmental toxins like lead or arsenic also associate with earlier menopause.
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The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline
Dale Bredesen
In this book, Dr. Dale Bredesen presents a revolutionary program that fundamentally changes how we understand and treat Alzheimer’s disease. He argues that Alzheimer’s is not one condition but three distinct conditions, each impacting the brain differently. The book outlines 36 metabolic factors (including micronutrients, hormone levels, and sleep) that can trigger cognitive decline and provides a detailed protocol, known as ReCODE, to rebalance these factors through lifestyle modifications such as diet, supplementation, exercise, and brain training. The approach emphasizes the importance of addressing multiple 'holes' in brain health to prevent and reverse cognitive decline.
I am thrilled to connect with Zora Benhamou today. She is a gerontologist and biohacker, dedicated to challenging stigmatized views of menopause and ageist stereotypes. She is also the host of the Hack My Age podcast, which focuses on empowering women navigating the menopause transition through biohacking techniques.
In our discussion, we cover various factors that influence menopausal timing and question whether it is possible to reverse menopause. We dive into midlife biohacks, such as blood-flow restriction bands, that deliver real results, and explore health optimization, how people become super agers, and the benefits of peptides, exosomes, and HRT. We also examine the issue of loneliness and clarify why mindset is crucial for aging with resilience.
This conversation is full of insights and takeaways, so you will likely return to it more than once.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
Factors that could influence the menopause transition
How stress and trauma can impact menopause timing
The necessity of cultivating positive relationships
How loneliness affects health
Importance of challenging the brain with new activities as we age
Zora explains where gadgets fit into her biohacking pyramid
The value of training with blood flow restriction bands
A closer look at the benefits of peptides
How a positive attitude toward aging can lead to a longer lifespan
Power of finding joy and humor in challenging times
Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™ 