Can Menopause Increase Dementia Risk? A Neuroscientist Explains| Dr Francesca Farina episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 50 MIN

Can Menopause Increase Dementia Risk? A Neuroscientist Explains| Dr Francesca Farina

from The Equity Podcast · host Grant Longwe

🧠 How do menopause, dementia risk, brain fog, and women's health affect brain health? In this episode, neuroscientist Francesca explores the latest research on dementia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive aging, hormones, and brain health across the lifespan.We discuss menopause and cognition, dementia prevention, brain health education, healthcare communication, cultural influences on health behaviors, and why women are disproportionately affected by dementia. Francesca also shares insights on biomarkers, global brain health research, and reducing stigma around dementia.⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Cultural Perspectives on Diet and Health01:41 The Emotional Impact of Dementia Diagnosis06:57 Women's Health and Brain Fog16:56 Health Supplements and Misinformation32:17 Menopause and Brain Health43:21 Reframing Dementia46:58 Research and Mentorship in Brain Health🔗 Connect with Francesca:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/francescaTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/francesca#BrainHealth #Dementia #Alzheimers #WomensHealth #Menopause #Neuroscience #HealthyAging #BrainFog #CognitiveHealth #DementiaPrevention

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