195: How we can fight Alzheimer’s & why you should switch to espresso | Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D.

Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D.: "When we talk about risk factors for Alzheimer's, we're out looking for... Do you have high cholesterol? What's your insulin level? Do you have pre-diabetes? Do you smoke? But the number one risk factor for women is their hormonal health." Mosconi, a neuroscientist and associate director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins Jason Wachob to discuss how cognitive decline differs between men and women, plus: *Why being in a relationship can be good for your brain* *The crucial connection between Alzheimer's and menopause* *What she thinks about the Mediterranean diet* *The healthiest way to drink coffee* *Why you should get a brain health assessment in your forties* Enjoy this episode sponsored by Educated, and don't forget to subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or your preferred platform!   Comments: [email protected] Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices