In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we shed light on how menopause impacts the brain and how to successfully navigate this transition with Dr. Lisa Mosconi. You’ll hear us discuss:
- The impact of menopause on cognitive function and sleep
- The lack of research on women's brain health during menopause
- Brain fog during menopause
- How to assess brain health in menopause
- The Menopause Brain book
Dr. Lisa Mosconi is an Associate Professor in Neuroscience, specializing in Neurology and Radiology, at Weill Cornell Medicine. She also leads the Alzheimer's Prevention Program there and at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Recognized as a leading neuroscientist, she has been among the top 1% in her field over the last 20 years. The Time named Dr. Mosconi one of the most influential living female scientists while ELLE International called her "the Mona Lisa of Neuroscience." She has published more than 150 peer-reviewed scientific articles and wrote "The Menopause Brain: New Science Empowers Women to Navigate the Pivotal Transition with Knowledge and Confidence."
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Timestamps
03:32 - Reframing menopause
07:28 - The full spectrum of menopause
13:08 - Brain changes during menopause
16:44 - Addressing the historical women's brain health research gaps
21:15 - How menopause influences Alzheimer's risk and cognitive health
28:30 - Brain fog in menopause
31:20 - How menopause affects your sleep
38:24 - Lifestyle choices during menopause
43:43 - Hormone therapy for perimenopausal women
51:37 - Where can you find Dr. Lisa Mosconi?