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Dr Rangan ChatterjeeLeading Neuroscientist Reveals The Truth About The Female Brain | Dr Lisa Mosconi
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EPISODE INFO
- Released
- October 28, 2020
- Duration
- 1h 41m
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- Dr Rangan Chatterjee
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Women's brain health remains one of the most under-researched, under-diagnosed and undertreated fields of medicine. Women are twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer’s and twice as likely to become anxious or depressed. They are four times more likely to suffer with headaches and migraines and they are more prone to brain tumours and strokes than men. Today’s guest says this is a clear indication of functional differences between female and male brains. And she’s made it her life’s work to learn more about it. Neuroscientist Dr Lisa Mosconi is director of the Women’s Brain Initiative and works at the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College, US, where she studies how genetics, lifestyle and nutrition shape brain health, particularly in women. Lisa describes her frustration at constantly being told by peers that the reason Alzheimer’s was more prevalent in women was simply because they live longer, and it’s a disease of ageing. We discuss her ground-breaking research that has exposed this bias, finding dementia brain changes can actually begin in midlife, triggered by declining oestrogen during perimenopause. Worrying as that might sound, this discovery will enable women to take control of their risk at a much earlier age. Lisa goes on to share plenty of practical, evidence-based advice to help you do that. I was really moved to hear Lisa talk about the beautiful changes that happen in the female brain during pregnancy and post-partum. It’s a new take on the idea of ‘Mummy brain’ and will be validating for all mothers out there to hear. She also gives a clear and candid explanation of how perimenopause alters brain function. So many of my patients in their 40s and 50s are scared by changes like forgetfulness, brain fog and anxiety. If that’s you or someone you know, Lisa’s insights and advice will be really empowering. I’m a passionate advocate for women’s health equality. Yet chatting with Lisa made me realise how much more work we all have to do to get topics like these out there and understood. This conversation is relevant to all of us, women and men alike. I hope it gets you thinking and talking more. Show notes available at https://drchatterjee.com/129 Connect with Lisa: Website https://www.lisamosconi.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr_mosconi/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lisamosconiphd/ Twitter https://twitter.com/dr_mosconi Lisa’s books: The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Prevent Dementia https://amzn.to/3mseAPl Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power https://amzn.to/2I7TI0b Lisa’s TED talk: How menopause affects the brain https://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_mosconi_how_menopause_affects_the_brain?language=en Dr Chatterjee’s resources: #18 The Best Foods to Nourish Your Brain with Neuroscientist, Dr Lisa Mosconi https://youtu.be/KL6LFoo2qEA #76 How to Optimise Your Brain Health with Dr Rahul Jandial https://youtu.be/8HzqKg4lPH4 #feelbetterlivemore #menopause #alzheimers ------ Feel Great Lose Weight is now available to pre-order in the UK https://amzn.to/2W6bsOE and in the US & Canada https://amzn.to/2GWPgls Dr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5 is out now in the UK https://amzn.to/2G0XK7l and in the US and Canada https://amzn.to/2EB2oM0 Order Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress Solution https://amzn.to/2MZ8u8h Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar Plan available via http://amzn.to/2yGfpuB The US version, How to Make Disease Disappear is available via https://amzn.to/2Gj1YEL ----- Listen to all previous podcast episodes on https://drchatterjee.com/podcast or via these podcast platforms by searching for 'Feel Better, Live More'. Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feel-better-live-more/id1333552422?mt=2 Acast - https://www.acast.com/feelbetterlivemore Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/feel-better-live-more Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6NyPQfcSR9nj0DPDr2ixrK ----- Follow Dr Chatterjee at: Website: https://drchatterjee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchatterjee Twitter: https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/ DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.
SPEAKERS
Dr. Lisa Mosconi
guestNeuroscientist specializing in women’s brain health and Alzheimer’s prevention; taught neuro-nutrition at NYU and served as associate director of an Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell.
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
hostUK physician and host of the podcast “Feel Better, Live More,” interviewing experts on health and wellbeing.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Dr Rangan Chatterjee, featuring Dr. Lisa Mosconi and Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, Leading Neuroscientist Reveals The Truth About The Female Brain | Dr Lisa Mosconi explores Why women’s brains age differently: hormones, menopause, and prevention Dr. Lisa Mosconi argues that women’s brain health is under-researched and overlooked, contributing to gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and public awareness.
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