The Menopause Brain: Understanding and Supporting Cognitive Health

Dr. Lisa Mosconi, associate professor of neurology and radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and director of Women's Brain Initiative and Alzheimer's Prevention Program, discusses the impact of menopause on brain health. Dr. Mosconi is the author of 'The XX Brain', 'Brain Food', and 'The Menopause Brain'.

# Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Key Topics
• Resources
• Follow Dr. Lisa Mosconi
• Follow the Host
• Sponsors

# Introduction

This conversation explores activities that support cognitive function, reduce brain fog, and promote overall brain health during menopause. The discussion includes mental exercises, stress reduction techniques, and brain-healthy habits.

# Key Topics

1. Why People Should Listen To This Conversation
2. What People Need To Know About Menopause And The Impact On The Brain
3. Who Is Lisa Mosconi?
4. Why Hasn't There Been Research And Investment Into Menopause?
5. What Is Menopause And Signs
6. Menopause Stages Start Before You Think!
7. What's The Youngest Person With Menopause
8. Perimenopause Transition
9. Menopause Brain Scans
10. Some Women Have More Shocking Brain Scans Than Others
11. Behavioural Changes From Menopause
12. How Many Women Experience Brain Fog?
13. Menopause Rewires The Brain
14. Symptoms As A Result Of Brain Change
15. Isn't The Cure Simple?
16. What Age Should We Think About Treating/Preventing Symptoms
17. Going Deeper Into The Stages Of Menopause
18. Link Between Suicides And Menopause In Women
19. Brain Fog Over Time With Menopause
20. The Benefits Of Exercise
21. Link Between Exercise And Alzheimer's
22. Caffeine, Sleep And Menopause
23. Is Alcohol Bad For Menopause?
24. What Toxins Should We Be Aware Of?
25. Specific Foods That Help Stave Off The Menopause
26. Are Supplements Needed In Our Diet?
27. What Is The Evolutionary Reason For Menopause?
28. Does Menopause Make You Sad?
29. Surgical Menopause
30. Isn't It Just Ageing?
31. When Will I Go Through Menopause?
32. Last Guest Question

# Resources

• Enroll in Dr. Mosconi's studies
• Research results on brain changes during menopause
• Time lapse video of changes to the menopause brain
• Purchase 'The Menopause Brain: The New Science Empowering Women to Navigate Midlife with Knowledge and Confidence'

# Follow Dr. Lisa Mosconi

• Twitter
• Instagram

# Follow the Host

Beacons.ai/diaryofaceo

# Sponsors

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Dr. Lisa Mosconi on Menopause and Brain Health

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'.

# Table of Contents

• 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 Mosconi?
• 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

# Resources

• Contact Lisa's team to discuss enrolling in her studies: Women's Brain Initiative
• Access results from Lisa's research on brain changes during menopause: Research Results
• View a time lapse video of changes to the menopause brain: Brain Shrinking Video
• Purchase Lisa's most recent book, 'The Menopause Brain: The New Science Empowering Women to Navigate Midlife with Knowledge and Confidence': Amazon Link

# Follow Lisa

• Twitter
• Instagram

# Follow the Host

• Beacons.ai

# Sponsors

• PerfectTed - Website - Use code DIARY10 at checkout for 10% off

Menopause and Brain Health with Dr. Lisa Mosconi

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 the author of 'The XX Brain', 'Brain Food', and 'The Menopause Brain'.

# Episode Highlights

• [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 Mosconi?
• [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

# Resources

• Enroll in Dr. Mosconi's studies
• Research results on brain changes during menopause
• Time lapse video of changes to the menopause brain
• Dr. Mosconi's book: 'The Menopause Brain'

# Follow Dr. Lisa Mosconi

• Twitter
• Instagram

# Follow the Host

• Beacons.ai

# Sponsor

PerfectTed - Use code DIARY10 at checkout for 10% off

Dr. Lisa Mosconi on Menopause and Brain Health

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 the author of 'The XX Brain', 'Brain Food', and 'The Menopause Brain'.

# Key Points:

• Engage in regular physical activity to support brain health, manage menopause symptoms, and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
• Routine should include cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility work.

# Episode Timestamps:

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 Mosconi? 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

# Resources:

• Enroll in Lisa's studies
• Lisa's research on brain changes during menopause
• Time lapse video of changes to the menopause brain
• Purchase Lisa's book 'The Menopause Brain'

# Follow Lisa:

• Twitter
• Instagram

# Follow the host:

• Beacons

# Sponsor:

PerfectTed - Use code DIARY10 at checkout for 10% off

The Menopause Brain: Understanding and Managing Cognitive Changes

Dr. Lisa Mosconi, associate professor of neurology and radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and director of Women's Brain Initiative and Alzheimer's Prevention Program, discusses the impact of menopause on the brain and how to manage its symptoms.

# Key Points

• Adopt a Mediterranean-style diet rich in brain-healthy nutrients to support cognitive function and manage menopause symptoms.
• Focus on incorporating antioxidant-rich foods, lean proteins, and healthy fats into your daily meals.

# Timeline

Time	Topic
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 Mosconi?
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

# Resources

• Enroll in Dr. Mosconi's studies
• Research results on brain changes during menopause
• Time lapse video of changes to the menopause brain
• Purchase "The Menopause Brain: The New Science Empowering Women to Navigate Midlife with Knowledge and Confidence"

# Follow Dr. Lisa Mosconi

• Twitter
• Instagram

# Follow the Host

• Beacons.ai

# Sponsors

• PerfectTed - Use code DIARY10 at checkout for 10% off

Addressing Sleep Issues in Perimenopause and Menopause

This routine aims to enhance overall sleep hygiene and reduce sleep-related symptoms common during perimenopause and menopause, focusing on improving sleep quality and managing night sweats.

# Benefits:

• Improved sleep quality
• Reduced fatigue and daytime sleepiness
• Better management of night sweats

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Menopause Lifestyle Changes for Better Health

Implement key lifestyle changes to support overall health and well-being during menopause. This routine focuses on diet, exercise, and avoiding toxins to manage symptoms and promote long-term health.

# Benefits:

• Improved management of menopause symptoms
• Enhanced overall health and well-being
• Reduced risk of long-term health issues associated with menopause

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Monitor Your Menstrual Cycle

Track changes in your menstrual cycle to identify the onset of perimenopause and follow progression through menopausal stages. This routine helps you stay aware of your body's changes and prepare for potential symptoms.

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• Early identification of perimenopause
• Better preparation for symptom management
• Improved communication with healthcare providers

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Addressing Brain Fog and Cognitive Changes in Menopause

This routine aims to support brain health and cognitive function during the menopausal transition through targeted activities and lifestyle adjustments.

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• Improved mental clarity and focus
• Enhanced memory function
• Reduced impact of brain fog

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