Menopause And The Brain

Understanding the changes in the brain before, during, and after menopause. Discussing the structural and metabolic changes that happen during menopause. As well as what you can do to protect your brain. Referenced Article - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-90084-y.pdf Chronic Cardio - https://better-with-dr-stephanie.simplecast.com/episodes/geeky-magic-chronic-cardio-PfBmncuA Thank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanie Orion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie Episode Overview: 0:30 Introduction 5:12 Discussing The Paper 8:12 Structural Changes 10:48 Metabolic Changes 12:45 Grey Matter Volume 17:14 White Matter Volume 18:30 Energy Metabolism 20:30 Brain Health 22:36 Methods for BDNF Growth - Fasting, Sleep, Ketosis 24:00 Metabolic Health and Ketogenic Diet 26:17 Keto Flu 28:58 What Can You Do? Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site: https://hellobetty.club/ More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty Challenge Join the Hello Betty Community here! **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.