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Back to EpisodesEp #134: Preventing & Reversing Cognitive Decline in Perimenopause & Menopause with Dr. Dale Bredesen
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In this episode, Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphous.com, interviews Dr. Bredesen, the founding president of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging; he has published over 230 papers and achieved the first reversal of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients using a precision medicine protocol. Together, they explore cognitive health during perimenopause and menopause with Dr. Dale Bredesen, a pioneering expert in neurodegenerative diseases.
Key Topics:
- Understanding cognitive changes during perimenopause and menopause
- The revolutionary Brain Scan Blood Test for cognitive profiling
- How bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT), nutrition, exercise, and sleep impact brain health
- The connection between dental health and brain microbiome
- Impact of toxins on cognitive decline
- The role of genetics (APOE states) in cognition
- Deep sleep's importance for detoxing the glymphatic system
- Understanding Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and stress management
Resources Mentioned:
- Dr. Bredesen's RECODE Program: https://training.apollohealthco.com/courses/ReCODE-2-0 (Use code: MENOPAUSE200)
- Brain Scan Test: https://www.apollohealthco.com/brainscan/
- Free Cognitive Quotient Test: https://www.apollohealthco.com/know-your-cq-free/
- APOE Information: https://www.apoe4.info/
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