Brain-Boosting Exercise Routine
Every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Description
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'
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