EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 52 MIN
The Alzheimer's Risk Every Woman Needs to Know Before Menopause
from The Midlife Realignment: Menopause, Hormones, HRT, Perimenopause, Weight Gain,Progesterone, Estrogen · host Esther Blum
➡️ Get the 30 Gram Midlife Breakfast Cheat Sheet here.Did you know that two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women?For decades, we've been told that women develop Alzheimer's more often simply because we live longer. But emerging research tells a very different story. The menopause transition may be one of the most important—and overlooked—factors influencing a woman's long-term brain health.In this episode, I break down the latest science on menopause, estrogen, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer's prevention. You'll learn why memory loss and brain fog often begin during perimenopause, what researchers are discovering about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and why there may be a critical window for protecting your brain.We'll also discuss practical strategies every woman can use to reduce dementia risk, including sleep optimization, strength training, blood sugar regulation, social connection, and more.If you're in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, this conversation could change how you think about menopause forever.In this episode you'll learn:• Why women account for nearly 66% of Alzheimer's cases• The role estrogen plays in memory, cognition, and brain health• What Dr. Lisa Moscone's research reveals about the menopausal brain• The critical timing window for hormone replacement therapy• The biggest modifiable risk factors for dementia• Practical steps to support cognitive health at every ageThis is one episode every woman—and everyone who loves a woman—needs to hear.
Embed this episode
NOW PLAYING
The Alzheimer's Risk Every Woman Needs to Know Before Menopause
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.