Chapter
The Impact of Alzheimer's Disease on Women
38:58 - 47:34 (08:35)
The host discusses the impact of Alzheimer's disease on women with a guest, and whether there are ways to slow the progression of the disease in those who are diagnosed with it.
Clips
Research indicates that Western diets can lead to the development of Alzheimer's plaques earlier than healthier diets, but there may be a way to reverse this through diet and nutrition.
38:58 - 41:12 (02:13)
Summary
Research indicates that Western diets can lead to the development of Alzheimer's plaques earlier than healthier diets, but there may be a way to reverse this through diet and nutrition.
ChapterThe Impact of Alzheimer's Disease on Women
Episode1091 Optimize Your Brain Health & How to Prevent Alzheimer's w/Dr. Lisa Mosconi
PodcastThe School of Greatness
There are drugs like donapazil or aricept that can slow down the progression of Alzheimer's, but currently there is no way to reverse the symptoms of dementia.
41:12 - 43:43 (02:30)
Summary
There are drugs like donapazil or aricept that can slow down the progression of Alzheimer's, but currently there is no way to reverse the symptoms of dementia.
ChapterThe Impact of Alzheimer's Disease on Women
Episode1091 Optimize Your Brain Health & How to Prevent Alzheimer's w/Dr. Lisa Mosconi
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Alzheimer's disease affects more women than men but only 2% of cases are genetically determined, with the remaining 98% of cases being multifactorial.
43:43 - 46:37 (02:54)
Summary
Alzheimer's disease affects more women than men but only 2% of cases are genetically determined, with the remaining 98% of cases being multifactorial.
ChapterThe Impact of Alzheimer's Disease on Women
Episode1091 Optimize Your Brain Health & How to Prevent Alzheimer's w/Dr. Lisa Mosconi
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Women tend to develop Alzheimer's disease at a younger age than men, despite living longer.
46:37 - 47:34 (00:57)
Summary
Women tend to develop Alzheimer's disease at a younger age than men, despite living longer. The loss of estrogen during menopause is one of the factors that could explain this, as the brain goes through a transition where energy levels change.