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 prediabetes? 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
This interview was recorded in February 2020:
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