The Menopause Doctor: This Diet Delays Menopause! Menopause Is Shrinking Your Brain! Dr Lisa Mosconi
- Jun 13, 2024
- 1:59:14
- Full Episode
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’.
00:00 Intro 02:14 Why People Should Listen To This Conversation 04:10 What People Need To Know About Menopause And The Impact On The Brain 06:21 Who Is Lisa Misconi? 08:08 Why Hasn't There Been Research And Investment Into Menopause? 14:28 What Is Menopause And Signs 15:54 Menopause Stages Start Before You Think! 19:07 What's The Youngest Person With Menopause 22:35 Perimenopause Transition 29:54 Menopause Brain Scans 33:09 Some Women Have More Shocking Brain Scans Than Others 34:28 Behavioural Changes From Menopause 38:05 How Many Women Experience Brain Fog? 39:53 Menopause Rewires The Brain 41:11 Symptoms As A Result Of Brain Change 43:57 Isn't The Cure Simple? 51:50 What Age Should We Think About Treating/Preventing Symptoms 52:50 Going Deeper Into The Stages Of Menopause 58:34 Link Between Suicides And Menopause In Women 01:02:55 Brain Fog Over Time With Menopause 01:07:28 The Benefits Of Exercise 01:11:04 Link Between Exercise And Alzheimer's 01:14:11 Caffeine, Sleep And Menopause 01:18:08 Is Alcohol Bad For Menopause? 01:20:52 What Toxins Should We Be Aware Of? 01:22:40 Specific Foods That Help Stave Off The Menopause 01:25:42 Are Supplements Needed In Our Diet? 01:30:06 What Is The Evolutionary Reason For Menopause? 01:37:14 Does Menopause Make You Sad? 01:40:11 Surgical Menopause 01:45:17 Isn't It Just Ageing? 01:53:07 When Will I Go Through Menopause? 01:56:48 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/3RlCkXe
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Brief Summary
Dr. Lisa Moscone discusses menopause's neurological effects, lifestyle changes for symptom management, and the need for better understanding in medicine.
Key points
- The Importance of Women's Health. Dr. Lisa emphasizes the need for society to take women's health seriously, especially during menopause.
- Menopause and Alzheimer's Disease. Research shows that Alzheimer's affects more women than men, particularly postmenopausal women.
- The Role of Estrogen in Brain Health. Estrogen is crucial for brain function, acting as a master regulator for women's brains.
- Menopause and Brain Changes. Menopause leads to significant changes in brain structure and function, impacting cognitive performance.
- Understanding Brain Fog. Brain fog affects memory and concentration, leaving women feeling mentally exhausted during menopause.
- Understanding Menopause Symptoms. Menopause symptoms vary widely, and many women experience significant changes in their bodies and minds.
Episode highlights
- The Importance of Women's HealthDr. Lisa emphasizes the need for society to take women's health seriously, especially during menopause.“Women's health matters and has not been taken seriously for hundreds of years.”2:42Jun 13, 2024
- Menopause and Alzheimer's DiseaseResearch shows that Alzheimer's affects more women than men, particularly postmenopausal women.“Alzheimer's disease affects more women than men.”9:02Jun 13, 2024
- The Role of Estrogen in Brain HealthEstrogen is crucial for brain function, acting as a master regulator for women's brains.“Estrogen is to your brain as fuel is to a car.”27:56Jun 13, 2024
- Menopause and Brain ChangesMenopause leads to significant changes in brain structure and function, impacting cognitive performance.“Menopause changes your brain as surely as it changes your ovaries.”32:30Jun 13, 2024
- Understanding Brain FogBrain fog affects memory and concentration, leaving women feeling mentally exhausted during menopause.“It's a feeling that something is hijacking your brain.”38:31Jun 13, 2024
- Understanding Menopause SymptomsMenopause symptoms vary widely, and many women experience significant changes in their bodies and minds.“It's important to know that as disruptive as that might be, it's actually expected.”56:24Jun 13, 2024
- The Importance of ExerciseRegular exercise can significantly reduce menopause symptoms and improve overall health.“Women who are physically fit in midlife have 30% lower risk of dementia.”1:13:39Jun 13, 2024
- The Impact of Caffeine on SleepCaffeine can disrupt sleep for hours after consumption, affecting brain health.“You can't just have a cup of coffee at 2 p.m. and then hope for a good night sleep.”1:15:36Jun 13, 2024
