Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a leading neuroscientist in women's health, dives into the significant neurological impacts of menopause. She highlights its role as a neuroendocrine transition and discusses its connections to Alzheimer's prevention. Dr. Mosconi emphasizes the importance of nutrition, lifestyle choices, and hormone replacement therapy on women's brain health. She also addresses the emotional complexities of genetic testing, the effects of cardiovascular health, and the need to challenge outdated perceptions around menopause, advocating for increased awareness in women's health.
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Family History and Neuroscience
Dr. Mosconi's family background influenced her interest in neuroscience, with parents in nuclear physics and exposure to nuclear medicine.
Witnessing her grandmother and her sisters develop Alzheimer's further fueled her dedication to researching the disease.
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Alzheimer's and Lifespan
The claim that Alzheimer's prevalence in women is solely due to longer lifespan is flawed.
The difference in lifespan doesn't account for the significant two-thirds ratio of women Alzheimer's patients.
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Sex Differences in Brains
Biological sex differences exist between male and female brains, particularly regarding hormonal regulation and its impact on health risks and treatments.
This should not be confused with neurosexism, the historical bias of deeming women's brains inferior.
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Menopause, often overlooked yet profoundly impactful, marks a critical juncture in a woman’s life, reshaping the brain for half of the global population. This week I am joined by Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a leading neuroscientist in women's health, who challenges outdated perspectives on menopause, emphasizing its neurological significance and advocating for recognition as a neuroendocrine transition. In this episode, we explore diverse menopausal experiences and factors influencing symptoms and shed light on the link between genetics, Alzheimer’s, dementia, lifestyle, neuro-nutrition, and hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Mosconi’s insights provide a crucial antidote to common misconceptions, making this episode essential for women and equally important for everyone, addressing gaps in education about women’s health.
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