What Every Woman MUST KNOW to PREVENT Alzheimer’s | Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi X Rich Roll Podcast

Rich sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Mosconi to discuss menopause and brain health, Alzheimer’s and dementia, neuro-nutrition, hormone replacement therapy, and much more. To read more about Dr. Mosconi and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll819 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Brought To You By... SQUARESPACE Get 10% OFF with code RichRoll 👉 https://bit.ly/squarespace2024 SEED Use code RICHROLL25 for 25% OFF 👉 https://bit.ly/seed2024 LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS, DAN DRAKE AND MORGAN MCRAE https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:15 Dr. Mosconi's Background 00:03:34 Interest in Neuroscience 00:04:37 Move to the United States 00:06:14 Gender Disparities in Alzheimer's 00:08:27 Historical Context of Women's Health in Science 00:15:16 Bikini Medicine 00:19:16 Sex Differences in Brain Aging 00:22:46 Understanding Menopause 00:23:57 Impact of Menopause on the Brain 00:25:36 Research Gap in Menopause and Brain Imaging 00:26:34 Brain Scans and Menopausal Status 00:29:17 Genetic Predisposition to Alzheimer's 00:31:57 Sponsor Break 00:33:05 Back To Show 00:34:31 Apolipoprotein E (APOE) Gene 00:38:28 Menopause and Cognitive Changes 00:49:16 Evolutionary Perspective on Menopause 00:49:35 Brain Scans and Menopausal Changes 00:53:43 Menopause and Brain Changes 00:55:47 Differential Menopausal Experiences 00:56:13 Menopause Types and Health Risks 00:58:02 Hysterectomy and Alzheimer's Risk 00:58:47 Induced Menopause and Cancer Treatments 00:59:52 Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia 01:02:06 Sponsor Break 01:03:13 Cardiovascular Health and Dementia 01:05:55 Lifestyle and Brain Health 01:11:53 Neuro-Nutrition and Brain Health 01:17:30 Antioxidant-Rich Foods 01:19:35 Supplementation and Nutritional Deficiencies 01:21:57 Antioxidants and Brain Health 01:23:02 Fiber and Hormonal Health 01:24:05 Microbiome and Hormonal Health 01:27:47 Exercise Intensity and Brain Health 01:32:11 Consistency and Long-Term Impact of Lifestyle Changes 01:36:05 Hormone Replacement Therapy and Alzheimer's Risk 01:45:07 Hormone Replacement Therapy 01:46:30 Estrogen Only Formulations 01:49:28 Timing and Type of Hormone Therapy 01:50:26 Brain Scans and Designer Estrogen 01:54:20 Pharmacological Interventions 01:55:41 Diet and Menopause 01:57:10 Sleep and Brain Health 02:06:18 Baseline Testing 02:11:15 Brain Scans and Alzheimer's Prevention Program 02:15:12 Media's Relationship to Health Information 02:16:16 Social Media and Information Accuracy 02:22:08 Scientists and Doctors' Communication Challenges 02:23:22 Science Communication and Public Understanding 02:23:59 Closing Remarks/Credits * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast