Jj Virgin Lifestyle Show

World-renowned neuroscientist and neuro-nutritionist Dr. Lisa Mosconi joins JJ today as they discuss a vitally important topic: women’s brain health. Women's brains age distinctly from men's, due in large part to the decline of a key brain-protective hormone: estrogen. Dr. Lisa and JJ discuss the roles of estrogen in the body and the brain, as well as the connection between menopause and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Many factors contribute to risk for Alzheimer’s, but a lot of them boil down to inflammation, and adjusting lifestyle can help reduce the risk. JJ and Dr. Lisa also discuss foods that are harmful and foods that are helpful in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Lisa’s free handout by going to jjvirgin.com/xxbrain.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Women’s brains are very different from men’s. One interesting way is that women’s brains age differently. Menopause has a huge impact on the brain. Symptoms associated with menopause don’t start