13 Jun 2024 · 1 h 58 min
Books from Lisa Mosconi
“The Menopause Doctor: This Diet Delays Menopause! They're Lying To You About Menopause! Menopause Is Shrinking Your Brain! - Dr Lisa Mosconi”
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The conversation
Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a neurologist and director of the Women’s Brain Initiative, discusses how menopause affects the brain, including a 30% drop in brain energy levels. The episode covers the link between menopause and Alzheimer’s, the role of sex hormones in brain health, and lifestyle factors like diet that can influence symptoms.
Talking points
- Menopause’s neurological impact beyond ovaries
- 30% drop in brain energy during menopause
- History and controversies of hormone therapy
- Stages of menopause and symptoms
- Diet delaying menopause and easing symptoms
- Evolutionary grandmother hypothesis
- Surgical menopause’s effect on brain
- Designer estrogen for brain health