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The Midlife Woman's Brain Check - #115

Jun 29, 2025 · 1h 16m

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Episode #115 is all about diving into the midlife woman's brain—your most vital, complex, and vulnerable organ—and why protecting it matters more than ever. Here's a fact that doesn't get enough attention: two out of three people with Alzheimer's are women. And this isn't just about old age. The seeds of cognitive decline can start as early as your 40s—or even sooner. We'll talk about: • Why women are at greater risk for Alzheimer's and dementia • The brain-hormone connection during menopause and midlife • What you can do now to preserve memory, focus, and cognitive resilience • How genes like APOE4 interact with lifestyle—and what that means • How belly fat, or visceral fat. Affect…