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To the left, you can see the MRI scan of a 52-year-old woman who’s been on a Mediterranean-style diet most of her life. Her brain takes up most of the space inside the skull (eg. the white ribbon that surrounds the brain). The ventricles, those little butterfly-shaped fissures in the middle of the brain, are small and compact. The hippocampus (the memory center of the brain) is well-rounded and in close contact with the surrounding tissues. In comparison, the scan to the right shows the brain of a slightly younger, 50-year-old woman who’s been eating a Western-type diet for many years (e.g., fast foods, processed meat, dairy, refined sweets and sodas). The red arrows point to brain atrophy, or shrinkage, indicating neuronal loss. As the brain loses neurons, the space is replaced by fluids instead, which show up as black on an MRI. As the arrows indicate, there are more black areas present in the brain that has been fed a typical Western diet than in the brain that consumed a Mediterranean diet. These are all signs of accelerated aging and increased risk of dementia. Our published study is here [Mosconi et al JPAD 2015]. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1512783522234-FHOD9AWRMCJ1XLCLZLJ7/FDG+CNT+vs+MENO.png Projects The PET scan to the left shows brain activity (e.g., metabolism) in a premenopausal woman; the scan to the right shows brain activity in a postmenopausal woman. The color scale reflects brain activity, with brighter colors indicating more activity, and darker colors indicating lower activity. The scan to the right (menopause) looks ‘greener’ and overall darker, which means that the woman’s brain has substantially lower brain activity (more than 30 percent less) than the one to the left (no signs of menopause). 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Between #MeToo on the one hand and Lean In on the other, between the increasing demand on women contributing equally in the work force and the household despite the persistent gap in wages, questions come up every day about how equal, or how different, women are. At the same time, there are headline conversations about what it even means to be female to begin with. I started writing this book in the aftermath of #MeToo, a movement that was born of the various ways women are outright abused and assaulted. But there are deeper shades of nuance in this movement, ones that speak instead to how women are more subtly undermined—not assaulted, but neglected, dismissed, and at times sabotaged. On a global scale, women are derailed financially by consistently and universally being paid less than men. They are minimized legally, still considered a form of property in many ways and in many parts of the world. They are hindered intellectually, as women make up two-thirds of the 774 million illiterate adults in the world, figures that haven’t budged in twenty years. Such disparities are being brought to light all over the world, though it’s yet to be seen whether any change will result from more voices or louder speech. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1571237540338-KEFGJ44NH3GG4LVZ0LUF/BF+cover+with+amazon.png Excerpts - BRAIN FOOD A few years ago, I was asked to deliver the keynote at an international conference on the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. It was a beautiful sunny day in Italy, the lecture hall brimming with doctors, students and laymen, all eager to hear the latest on pharmacological treatments for Alzheimer’s. I was much less eager to be the bearer of bad news. Current medications for Alzheimer’s lessen symptoms for a limited amount of time but cannot stop the damage that aging and disease cause to brain cells. A new generation of disease-modifying drugs is under development, but clinical trials have yielded mostly disappointing results so far, confirming what everyone knew: there is no cure in sight. At which point someone in the audience asked: “How about olive oil?” My neuroscience-trained brain was baffled. Olive oil? Olive oil was not in any of my research proposals, or part of my education. My work for the last 15 years has been focused on the early detection of Alzheimer's disease and was motivated in part by seeing its devastating effects on my immediate family. I got my PhD in Neuroscience and Nuclear Medicine to focus on the genetic aspects of the disease. Specifically, in my research I use brain imaging techniques, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET), to look at people’s brains in relationship to their genetic backgrounds, and in doing so, learn about their likelihood of developing disease. https://www.lisamosconi.com/events daily 0.75 2018-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1543679380625-XXSBDHLKLEQVWP94WXSY/image-asset.png Events - NY Public Library — Free Event Weill Cornell Medicine Wellness Series If You Could See the Future, What Would You Have for Dinner? "The role of genetics in Alzheimer's, and dementia in general, is not as major as we previously thought. While some patients carry aggressive genetic mutations that cause dementia, for the vast majority of the population, risk is influenced by a variety of medical and lifestyle factors - including a person's diet." from Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power by Dr. Lisa Mosconi Join us for an exploration of the intersections of nutrition and diet on cognitive health during the Weill Cornell Medicine Wellness Series at the the Grand Central Branch of the New York Public Library. When: Tuesday, December 4th, 2018, 6 pm Where: Grand Central Library, 135 E. 46th ST https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1539006104875-Q8VMPVSUJYGDZEKGE01C/M+event_genneve.png Events - The M Event Women’s Health in Midlife is The Worst-Kept Secret in the World. Menopause happens to half the population, yet no one talks about it. Which means a whole lot of women get blindsided by sudden, often dramatic changes when they hit their 40s and 50s. The M Event (onsite and live-stream) will tackle the physical and emotional health changes most midlife women go through but no one talks about. You’ll hear licensed health care professionals talk through what’s normal and what’s not and how you can take actions to care for yourself in ways you never imagined. When: November 10, 2018, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM PST Where: Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive Northeast, Kenmore, WA 98028 Schedule and link to register here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1541080966826-4L812YTGHEXHN9TITWSK/Screen+Shot+2018-11-01+at+10.02.01+AM.png Events - Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Summit 2018 Genworth Hosts Alzheimer’s Advocate Maria Shriver at Women’s Alzheimer’s Summit in Richmond, VA, on Oct. 31. Speakers and panelists will include: Barb Cole, Alzheimer’s Advocate; Dr. Lisa Mosconi, PhD, Associate Director Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Director Women’s Brain Initiative at Weill Cornell; Dr. Sara Gottfried, MD, Harvard-educated physician, keynote speaker and author of three New York Times bestselling books; Dr. Ayn Welleford, MS, PhD, Associate Professor Virginia Commonwealth University, Gerontologist for Community Voice and Co-Lead of Greater-Richmond Age Wave, a University-Community Collective Impact Initiative; Nelson Dellis, 4x USA Memory Champion, memory expert, Founder & CEO Climb for Memory. Watch the livestream here: https://www.facebook.com/thewomensalzheimersmovement/videos/287781742075422/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1535121650598-TCST96X8IHQ9S3IMDF4S/CaringKind+event+2018.png Events - CaringKind's Annual Event "Eat, Sleep and Be Merry: What We Know About Brain Health" Join myself, CBS's Dr. Max Gomez, and Dr. Andrew Varga as we discuss sleep, diet, exercise, stress reduction and other lifestyle factors in maintaining brain health, and possibly, reducing the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. We will share our most current findings from our investigations and strategies for maintaining cognitive health as we age. By RSVP only! (Only limited seats available) When: October 22, 2018 at 6pm Where: TheTimes Center, New York City RSVP: 646-744-2900 or helpline@caringkindnyc.org Read more about the event here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1537534232245-97H1B6PV2CGEEHFXMYPR/the+What..png Events - The What. Live! I am so looking forward to joining the incredible all-female team at THE WHAT. SUMMIT, a place for smart Perennial women to develop real friendships over real talk (and some really great wine). I will be speaking about THE FEMALE BRAIN and joining an incredible line up which will include many amazing women like Debra Messing (Will & Grace), Tina Sharkey (CEO of Brandless), Caterina Fake (Founder of Flickr), Vendela Vida (novelist), my dear friend Kaja Perina (Editor in chief of Psychology Today), and entrepreneurs in diverse fields. When: October 5, 2018 at 9am Where: SF Golden Gate Club, San Francisco RSVP and read more about the event here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1530282926343-U5EQCP8YY41VNBJVGI5K/Screen+Shot+2018-06-29+at+10.34.37+AM.png Events - The Conference EXPLORING COMPLEXITY The Conference is a two-day exploration of human behavior, new technology and how to make things happen. Dr. Mosconi will be speaking about Brain Food and how to maximize productivity through your diet: Where: Malmö, Sweden When: September 5th, 2018 Watch my talk here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1530283176088-BF00DQR4JYHL9XYBCKTK/Screen+Shot+2018-06-29+at+10.39.06+AM.png Events - TechFestival 2018 Ego. Food. Tech. Create. Humans. People. Explore. Learn. Work. Start. Cities. Democracy. Techfestival is a five-day exploration of humans and technology. Dr. Mosconi will be speaking about Brain Food and how to maximize creativity and brain power through your diet and lifestyle choices: Where: Copenhagen, Denmark When: September 7th, 2018 Read more about the event here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1530283894681-OKN3KIRIF1QSFINSENY1/IMG_4488.jpg Events - Book Signing at Weill Cornell Medical College So delighted that my institution, Weill Cornell Medical College, organized a book signing for us! Join me and Dr. Barone for a fun cocktail reception: Where: Weill Cornell Medicine When: July 12, 2018, 5:30-7:30pm RSVP: dob3003@med.cornell.edu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1528820664952-9BH9UDEJWT76P4X5GBQW/IGH-logo.png Events - In Goop Health 2018 Drs. Lisa Mosconi, Roberta Diaz Brinton, and Dominique Fradin-Read lead the Longevity panel moderated by yoga master Baron Baptiste at In Goop Health 2018. Where: Los Angeles When: June 9 Read more about the event here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1522420245172-5FXMRXJ3B3NCHNNVC2MT/Screen+Shot+2018-03-30+at+10.29.51+AM.png Events - Maria Shriver's "Move for Minds" 2018 Sign Up and Join Us in June! Maria Shriver and The Women's Alzheimer's Movement are kicking off Summer 2018 with Move For Minds — a series of events at Equinox Sports Clubs throughout the U.S., Canada and the UK that will ignite you to get moving and make your cognitive health a priority! New York City (June 2), Boston (June 3), Los Angeles (June 9) and San Francisco (June 10) Read more about the event here. 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Talking about menopause can be taboo for some, but not for the Italian-American neuroscientist, Dr Lisa Mosconi. After 20 years of research, and a painful family experience, she realised how menopause can affect the female brain, with a potential link to Alzheimer’s disease. In her latest book, she shares her knowledge, and some advice, making it a must-read for all women. Because “Brain health is women’s health!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1bcc7cfb-b975-45f3-989b-0cf4964dd79f/Lisa+Mosconi+ELLE+indonesia Press Hits and Interviews - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1633618445410-LWV63B2T2P0PQBE1A4IQ/nyt.png Press Hits and Interviews - We Need To Know How Menopause Changes The Brain July 20, 2021 | By Kim Tingley During menopause, which marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycles, her ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone, bringing an end to her natural childbearing years. But those hormones also regulate how the brain functions, and the brain governs their release — meaning that menopause is a neurological process as well. “What we found in women and not in men is that the brain changes quite a lot,” Dr. Mosconi says. “The transition of menopause really leads to a whole remodeling.” Read more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1633618610106-V5XZG501HKVHNX3GLQ57/wsj.png Press Hits and Interviews - The Surprising Good News on How Menopause Changes Your Brain June 14, 2021. | By Sumathi Reddy Menopause changes women’s brains—but many of the changes are temporary, and the brain eventually compensates for some of them, according to new research. […] “Our study suggests that the brain has the ability to find a new normal after menopause in most women,” said Lisa Mosconi, lead author of the study. Read more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1633618747745-JGLA0ZQTR5SH1AP20P60/wsj.png Press Hits and Interviews - New Intelligence on How the Female Brain Works March 9, 2020 | By Sumathi Reddy Lisa Mosconi, author of ‘The XX Brain,’ breaks down new discoveries science is making about the ways women can optimize cognitive health. Read more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1633619037954-0WO1APSJNTOM96N53AC4/wsj.png Press Hits and Interviews - The History of Female Brain Studies Reveal a Lot March 22, 2020 Lisa Mosconi’s new book “The XX Brain” provides a fresh take on the study of sex differences in brains by focusing on hormones. While it is exciting to learn about studies that promise to enhance women’s health, the historical quest to document sex differences in brains was founded on the premise that women’s brains are inherently inferior to men’s. Read more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1609780997077-THA9ZL5PKUZUGVME92JK/aha.png Press Hits and Interviews - The best foods for brain health December 9, 2020 | By Michael Merschel It's easy to see the connection between an unhealthy diet and an expanding waistline. The connection between food and brain health can be harder to get your mind around. But experts agree. Eating right is essential for brain health. From its very architecture to its ability to perform, every aspect of the brain calls for proper food. Read more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1609781360192-SFMJ9RK6XSHMX9SEMIJ6/parade.png Press Hits and Interviews - Battle of the Brain! Do Men or Women Have the Healthier Brain? November 20, 2020 | By Paula Spencer Scott Women’s brains really are different from men’s. Now that neurological research is being done on both men and women, we know that there are subtle differences in biochemistry and wiring but without big effects on behavior or intellect, says neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D. These biological differences in brains aren’t better or worse, but they do contribute to sex-specific health risks and vulnerabilities. Read more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1594392497525-Q4W2F306NZJAM066J45T/Screen+Shot+2020-07-10+at+10.47.36+AM.png Press Hits and Interviews - ‘Brain Food’ is real. Here’s what to feed your kids to help their gray matter grow. July 9, 2020 | By Jason Bittel Everybody’s heard that eating carrots can help improve eyesight, or that calcium-rich milk is good for your teeth and bones. But what about the brain? “From a neuroscientist’s perspective, food is really fundamentally important for brain health, because our brains literally run on nutrients,” says Lisa Mosconi, director of the Weill Cornell Women’s Brain Initiative and author of Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power. Brains need different nutrients as they age, and early childhood is a particularly critical time for brain growth, development, and health. Read more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1593269621455-Y1UPX2NOBXBF8I2CC4LO/medscape.jpg Press Hits and Interviews - Higher rates of Alzheimer’s in women explained? June 26, 2020 | By Pauline Anderson Loss of estrogen related to menopause may explain why women are much more likely than men to develop Alzheimer disease (AD), new research suggests. In a study of more than 120 participants, menopausal status was the main factor contributing to higher beta amyloid (Aβ) levels, lower glucose metabolism, and lower gray matter volume (GMV) and white matter volume (WMV) in women. Read more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1593269956550-UJA88BZ3M1A8ZDFGQ9H4/medpage.png Press Hits and Interviews - Alzheimer's May Develop Differently in Women — Brain changes appear years earlier in women than in men, imaging shows. June 24, 2020 | By June George Women developed Alzheimer's disease-related brain changes earlier than men, a cross-sectional imaging study showed. Compared with their male counterparts, cognitively normal middle-age women showed higher beta-amyloid loads, lower glucose metabolism, and lower gray and white matter volumes, said Lisa Mosconi, PhD, of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, and colleagues. Menopause was the strongest predictor of Alzheimer's brain changes, they reported in Neurology. Read more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1592570504312-FVQTC0RFQK8KS3LJJID8/TODAY+show.png Press Hits and Interviews - Alzheimer's risk is higher for women: 3 diet tips to boost brain health June 18, 2020 | By A. Pawlowski It’s common to think about eating for a healthy heart or gut, but the same food-as-medicine principles also apply to the brain. That’s especially important to know for women, who make up two-thirds of Alzheimer’s disease cases. What they eat now — in their 20s, 30s and beyond — could help prevent dementia decades later. […] Diet can have a real daily impact. Follow this link to read more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1591198240007-PFK2FXW2QCKHTCP4EWSH/TheTimes_logo.png Press Hits and Interviews - Could the menopause trigger Alzheimer’s? This scientist says yes. June 3, 2020 | By Damian Withworth Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi thinks a decline in oestrogen may be linked to dementia in women. Lifestyle changes can help, she explains. Read more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1590672389327-FT1F1DAFIZNW7X6VAE9J/Screen+Shot+2020-05-28+at+9.25.40+AM.png Press Hits and Interviews - A Neuroscientist’s Prescription for a Brain in Menopause May 27, 2020 | By Paula Spencer Scott For a birthday girl worried what the advancing postmenopausal years are doing to her mind — yes, that would be me — the chance that very day to talk to a leading neuroscientist who studies women in midlife and beyond proved a happy coincidence. And a galvanizing one. To read more, click on this link, and this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1590672404068-LDNN5AFOM4SUR1P05UHJ/Screen+Shot+2020-05-28+at+9.25.20+AM.png Press Hits and Interviews - NPR: The Biology of Sex Many of us were taught biological sex is a question of female or male, XX or XY ... but it's far more complicated. This hour, TED speakers explore what determines our sex. Guests on the show include artist Emily Quinn, journalist Molly Webster, neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi, and structural biologist Karissa Sanbonmatsu. To listen to the interview online, use this link. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1587233864892-B3CM4AURP43S9S1R2EA0/aarp-logo.jpg Press Hits and Interviews - Why More Women Than Men Get Alzheimer's April 17, 2020 | By Sarah Elizabeth Adler Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi, whose new book The XX Brain instantly topped best seller lists, became interested in women's brain health because of her own family history. Born and raised in Italy, her grandmother and her grandmother's two sisters died of Alzheimer's disease, while their brother, who lived to the same age, did not develop the disease. In this Q&A, she talks about the book, how hormones affect brain health and the steps women can take to benefit their brains in midlife and beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1586980575153-167D4JWK9CNYS9WZIP79/scientificamerican_logo.jpg Press Hits and Interviews - Menopause Predisposes a Fifth of Women to Alzheimer's. Why? April 15, 2020 |. By Jena Pincott Getting older is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s. Research indicates that being female is a close second. Why? Dr. Lisa Mosconi, director of the Women’s Brain Initiative and associate director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Center at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City, might know. She has analyzed thousands of positron-emission tomography (PET) scans of patients entering menopause and has seen how their brain metabolism changes over time. Read more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1584977473441-NVJVJWC50YP9SACGRS73/wsj.png Press Hits and Interviews - The History of Female Brain Studies Reveal a Lot March 23rd, 2020 | By Kimberly Hamlin, Ph.D. "Lisa Mosconi’s new book “The XX Brain” provides a fresh take on the study of sex differences in brains by focusing on hormones. While it is exciting to learn about studies that promise to enhance women’s health, the historical quest to document sex differences in brains was founded on the premise that women’s brains are inherently inferior to men’s. [...] As we know all too well, the quest to find sex differences in brains has political as well as scientific implications." Link to article. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1586980000959-RIA4SGQZK4TCC0D9DIFJ/Screen+Shot+2020-04-15+at+3.38.13+PM.png Press Hits and Interviews - How Menopause Affects Your Brain April 14, 2020 | By Lisa Mosconi, PhD There are many misconceptions and myths about menopause. One of the myths we are working hard to dispel is the notion that menopause affects women only physically. For those who still insist on using menopause as a cute punch line to a sexist joke (likely told by someone who has never experienced a night sweat), it’s important to clarify that the menopausal ebb in estrogens doesn’t just leave women fighting hot flashes, but also has us courting more serious issues such as a weakened memory and sometimes, cognitive decline. Herein, I discuss the most common “brain symptoms” of menopause -- what they are, why we get them, and how to manage them. Read more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1584386267415-Q7AMT04QR9UZ9MLTI7Y5/Forbes_smaller.jpg Press Hits and Interviews - Little Life Hacks To Support A Healthy Female Brain March 15th, 2020 | By Jess Cording Men and women’s bodies are different in so many ways, so why aren’t there more health resources to help women navigate the hormonal shifts and other unique factors that impact their mood, cognitive function, and energy levels? Dr. Lisa Mosconi, PhD, who is the Director of the Women’s Brain Initiative at Weill Cornell Medical College, was frustrated by the lack of accessible information. For example, research has shown that women are far more likely than men to suffer from anxiety, depression, migraines, brain injuries, strokes and Alzheimer's disease, but how best to empower women to nurture the health of their brain and know which questions to ask and which tests to request to monitor their brain health? Read more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1584108490713-J8GIYHEJ3L2SKY30IKF4/the_hill_logo.png Press Hits and Interviews - The leading expert on women's brains says they are more likely to get Alzheimer's March 12, 2020 | By Anthony DiFlorio / Video by Richie Hertzberg Dr. Lisa Mosconi has been thinking about thinking for quite some time—in fact, since she was just a child. A native Italian, she studied neuroscience and nuclear medicine at the University of Florence and NYU before joining Weill Cornell School of Medicine. Since 2018, she has been director of the Women’s Brain Initiative […]. Mosconi’s latest book, The XX Brain, sets out to detail the groundbreaking findings of her groundbreaking research into the comparatively-under-studied world of women's brains, including their cognitive distinctions from men’s brains, beginning at conception and continuing throughout the aging process. Watch the interview here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1584021475194-CAKQ97L2ND6KME0YMV6S/washpost.jpg Press Hits and Interviews - Stop Believing These Myths About Women’s Brains [Editor’s pick] March 11th, 2020 | By Lisa Mosconi, PhD Of the estimated 5.7 million Americans who are living with Alzheimer’s disease, about two-thirds are women. The threat of the disease is significant: Women in their sixties are about twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s over the rest of their lives as they are to develop breast cancer. But, as Lisa Mosconi, director of the Brain Health Initiative, writes in her recently released book, “The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease,” while “breast cancer is clearly identified as a women’s health issue, Alzheimer’s is not.” In the following excerpt from the book, which hit shelves March 10, Mosconi talks about some of the myths associated with Alzheimer’s — and why the differences between men and women’s brains matter. Read the article here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1584022913540-LVPL3NVAZLMZQGD583FM/TED.jpg Press Hits and Interviews - Here’s What Women Should Eat to Maintain a Healthy Brain March 11, 2020 | By Lisa Mosconi, PhD Adopting a brain-healthy diet is a powerful tool in maximizing cognitive health and helping prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, says neuroscientist and nutritionist Dr. Lisa Mosconi. What’s more, it may even ward off common ailments that affect many women, from slow metabolism to insomnia and depression. Based on results from rigorous research in women, here are 8 steps to take, which are designed to maximize the intake of nutrients to keep the female brain young and energized, while also supporting the microbiome, protecting the heart, and reducing menopause symptoms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1583777080920-KEZWZGBPLPITB5BEAZ45/wsj.png Press Hits and Interviews - New Intelligence on How the Female Brain Works March 9th, 2020 | By Sumathi Reddy Lisa Mosconi, author of ‘The XX Brain,’ breaks down new discoveries science is making about the ways women can optimize cognitive health. Lisa Mosconi, a neuroscientist and director of the Women’s Brain Initiative at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City, focuses her research on what she says is one of the most under-researched, underdiagnosed and underrated fields in medicine: the female brain and women’s brain health. Link is here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1580479077356-JHDL3PY18KC0HY3Z7APC/Screen+Shot+2020-01-31+at+8.57.10+AM.png Press Hits and Interviews - The truth about the link between Alzheimer's and the menopause January 26, 2020 | By Maria Lally As new research suggests that dementia can be triggered in women during hormonal changes, Maria Lally reports on how HRT is key to an all-round healthier brain. [..] Lisa Mosconi, who is currently studying the link between declining oestrogen levels during the menopause and dementia, says that the overwhelming number of female dementia patients isn’t down to women living longer. But rather that Alzheimer’s may be triggered during hormonal changes that take place during the perimenopause, which are the years leading up to the menopause. The article is here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1574359974763-8WBRT3HVW5A87HRJW11K/cbs.jpg Press Hits and Interviews - "Brain Food": Comparing brains on different diets In her book "Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power" (Avery), Lisa Mosconi, a neuroscientist and integrative nutritionist, and the associate director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, writes about the dietary needs of the brain, and about approaching cognitive health through nutrition. Read the excerpt here, and don't miss Dr. Mosconi talking "brain food" on "CBS Sunday Morning" November 24! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1573222414305-BB06VMXL1E266XQ856M4/atlantic+logo.png Press Hits and Interviews - This Is My Brain Stumbling Into Menopause November 8th, 2019 | By Deborah Copaken Two-thirds of all Alzheimer’s patients are women. Why? It has often been posited that this is because women live longer than men, giving the disease more time to set in. But Lisa Mosconi, [..] who directs Weill Cornell Medicine’s Women’s Brain Initiative, wasn’t buying it, even as audience members and some researchers at various scientific conferences she attended begged to differ. […] Mosconi is in the nascent stages of a research project exploring another theory: Alzheimer’s might be triggered in women years before any signs of the disease appear, during perimenopause, the period of transition into menopause. Read the story here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1572884141130-40POZI2SBYLZHHG5DFBM/TODAY+show.png Press Hits and Interviews - Neuroscientist studies possible link between Alzheimer’s and menopause NBC’s Maria Shriver talks with neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi, who is devoted to her research on Alzheimer’s, the brain and menopause. Mosconi says her studies are personal, as several women in her family have been diagnosed with the disease. She shares her findings with Maria for the 3rd hour of TODAY — right here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1572965825757-OPT8KH9WISTZ1W5MF8PR/womenshealth.png Press Hits and Interviews - How To Supercharge Your Brain November 1, 2019 | By Meghan Rabbitt Your mind is built for speed, not a slow wind-down, contrary to popular belief. Oh, and for productivity…and flexibility…and resourcefulness too. Instead of leaving yours in a comfortable gear, use the WH manual to hack it and turn on your supercharged mode, so you can do everything stronger, faster, and smarter. Welcome to the new rules of engagement. Read the story here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1572477748602-AILA42W0GFPENA0CAURB/cnn.jpg Press Hits and Interviews - Lifestyle changes improved cognition in people at risk for Alzheimers, study shows October 30, 2019 | By Sandee LaMotte, CNN A new study finds personalized lifestyle interventions not only stopped cognitive decline in people at risk for Alzheimer's, but actually increased their memory and thinking skills within 18 months. "Our data actually shows cognitive improvement," said neurologist Dr. Richard Isaacson, founder of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medical Center. This is the first study in a real-world clinic setting showing individualized clinical management may improve cognitive function and also reduce Alzheimer's and cardiovascular risk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1572478051581-4TVG7VZAU29FOOB9VEC6/wsj.png Press Hits and Interviews - The Link Between Diet, Exercise and Alzheimer’s October 30, 2019 | By Sumathi Reddy A new study finds that lifestyle changes can improve cognition. In his 40s and a self-described fitness nut, Stephen Chambers doesn’t seem like someone who would be worrying about Alzheimer’s. But when his father was diagnosed with the disease about five years ago, he went to the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic in New york City to find out what he could do. Read the full story here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1563916988249-YS5O58LJ64H410EQO0UF/well%2Bgood.png Press Hits and Interviews - 7 Brain Foods A Neuroscientist Wants You To Eat Every Day July 23, 2019 | By Kells McPhillips “When I reach for my fork and chow down, rarely (um, never) do I consider which parts of my body I’m about to nourish. My tastebuds take the wheel and I barely acknowledge that all my organs—from my skin to my liver—are reacting to the macronutrients I’ve put on my plate. Lisa Mosconi, PhD, neuroscientist and author of Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power, argues that when it comes to eating well, the organ you use to think should be top priority”. Read the article here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1560257243537-S886N1ZC4DPBAD6SVMJU/pbs.png Press Hits and Interviews - Is There A Link Between Menopause and Alzheimer’s? June 10, 2019 | By Deborah Copaken […] I immediately Googled “memory loss menopause,” and 13.8 million hits appeared on my screen. Was memory loss an inevitable byproduct of menopause? And if so, why? I started digging. And that’s when I stumbled upon a recent Op-Ed in the New York Times by neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Mosconi, who is studying the link between menopause and Alzheimer’s. So on a warm spring day, just after the artichoke incident, I biked from my home in Brooklyn to Mosconi’s office at Weill Cornell. Read the story here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1559161986075-4GYNDJ7C1JHL6HZUGN8J/well%2Bgood.png Press Hits and Interviews - Can You Go Vegan Without Burning Out Your Brain? December 3, 2018 | By Erin Bunch “… while most downsides about veganism have been largely debunked (yes, you can get enough protein!), there’s one concern I still have: Will such a restrictive diet mess with my brain health? Rather than going down an Internet rabbit hole, I decided to throw this question to experts to unpack. Do you lose any brain-boosting nutrients by going vegan?” The article is here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1559161966239-3FS2GNB8DKFSP8R45M9V/healthista.png Press Hits and Interviews - The neuroscientist’s rule book for preventing dementia May 21, 2019 | By Olivia Hartland-Robbins Half of UK adults are unable to identify any of the key risk factors for dementia, let alone how to keep your brain fit and healthy. Dr Lisa Mosconi reveals what you need to know. A new generation of studies has begun to identify which nutrients are particularly helpful in enabling our brains to to their maximum capacity, as well as protecting them as we age,’ says Mosconi. These are some of the key proven ways she suggests we can keep our brains well as we get older. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1553778771738-HLCX41BPHSO0M4Q56NZ2/nyt.jpg Press Hits and Interviews - Can What We Eat Affect How We Feel? March 28, 2019 | By Richard Schiffman The field of nutritional psychiatry attempts to apply what science is learning about the impact of nutrition on the brain and mental health. The irony […] is that most Americans are overfed in calories yet starved of the vital array of micronutrients that our brains need, many of which are found in common plant foods. Read the article here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1553210638183-537UHRFZ5VA0879SB5AI/atlantic+logo.png Press Hits and Interviews - The High-Stakes Allure of an Anti-Alzheimer’s Diet March 21, 2019 | By Nicola Twilley and Cynthia Graber Can changing what you eat prevent Alzheimer’s? For Lisa Mosconi and her colleague Richard Isaacson at the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic, the first of its kind in the United States and still one of only a few in the world, the answer to has involved a shift in approach: from cure to prevention. Over the past decade, observational studies have revealed patterns that seem to link Alzheimer’s with exercise, sleep, cognitive stimulation, and, especially, diet. Read the story here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1550591749073-YT9IN943JJE5HGMNLMYB/wsj.png Press Hits and Interviews - The Link Between Menopause and Alzheimer’s February 18, 2019 | Sumathi Reddy Women make up nearly two-thirds of patients with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S., in part because they live longer than men. Now, researchers are exploring whether hormonal changes related to menopause affect the development of the disease. Read the article here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1551207244787-A8PKA17DBU26R1AQXUVM/Screen+Shot+2019-02-26+at+1.53.22+PM.png Press Hits and Interviews - The Alarming Link Between Menopause and Dementia February 26, 2019 | By Stephanie Thurrott Turns out that more than a woman’s ability to reproduce is affected when she goes through menopause. Two out of three people affected by Alzheimer’s disease are women and scientists are now investigating a possible link between menopause and dementia. Dr. Lisa Mosconi, director of the Women’s Brain Initiative at Weill Cornell Medical College, is studying the link between declining estrogen levels in menopause and cognitive problems. Read the article here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1541168376662-HVBQELEAX1Q57QHDDH6M/nature_logo.png Press Hits and Interviews - How the evidence stacks up for preventing Alzheimer’s disease July 18, 2018 | by Emily Sohn Alzheimer’s disease has long been considered an inevitable consequence of aging that is exacerbated by a genetic predisposition. Increasingly, however, it is thought to be influenced by modifiable lifestyle behaviors that might enable a person’s risk of developing the condition to be controlled. But even as evidence to support this idea has accumulated over the past decade, the research community has been slow to adopt the idea. Read my interview here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1539886725582-6R7R9SD5QFPY8H103ZQ7/guardian.png Press Hits and Interviews - Food for thought: the smart way to better brain health October 13, 2018 | By Lisa Mosconi, PhD A brain-healthy diet optimizes your capacity for keeping a healthy, sharp and active brain over a lifetime – while reducing the risk of developing age-related cognitive impairments and dementia. As individuals and as a society, we must refocus attention on how our food choices shape our brains, as surely as they shape the rest of us. Read my op-ed here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1529937927600-30QE3R8AJKRW6SGGMV35/TODAY+show.png Press Hits and Interviews - Menopause May Play A Major Factor in Alzheimer's, How to Protect yourself June 25, 2018 There is growing research that shows that as women's hormone levels go down during menopause, their risk goes up for those damaging amyloid plaques linked to Alzheimer's. TODAY’s Maria Shriver speaks with Lisa Mosconi, author of “Brain Food,” on how women can work to protect their brain health. (Created by TODAY with our sponsor AARP). Watch the story here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1529938358688-4KORORZ5NE2MXEULPKKH/TODAY+show.png Press Hits and Interviews - Should women in their 40s take hormones for brain health? June 25, 2018 | By A. Pawlowsky Hormone changes during menopause mean women lose a “crucially important” layer of protection, some experts say. “Alzheimer’s doesn’t turn on in your brain when you’re 80 years old. Alzheimer’s begins when we’re 40 or 50 years old. It’s not bad enough that you get symptoms, but the process starts in mid-life, which is exactly when women go through menopause,” Mosconi told TODAY. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1524087107884-6GOF6E80XCLKSTIGW866/nyt.png Press Hits and Interviews - Op-ed: The Menopause-Alzheimer’s Connection April 18, 2018 | By Lisa Mosconi, PhD In the next three minutes, three people will develop Alzheimer’s disease. Two of them will be women. There are 5.7 million Alzheimer’s patients in the United States. By 2050, there will probably be as many as 14 million, and twice as many women as men will have the disease. And yet research into “women’s health” remains largely focused on reproductive fitness and breast cancer. We need to be paying much more attention to the most important aspect of any woman’s future: her ability to think, to recall, to imagine — her brain. Read my op-ed here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1535035067025-E45KJMZ4WB6YU5B9HW6O/Neurology+Today.png Press Hits and Interviews - For Your Patients-Alzheimer's Imaging: The Case for Amyloid PET Scans in Practice August 16, 2018 | By Lizette Borreli Would results from a positron tomography scan — either positive or negative for amyloid-beta — change the diagnosis and treatment for patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)? A new study designed to evaluate the use of amyloid PET as a diagnostic tool in daily clinical practice answers yes to both scenarios. Though PET imaging is the bread and butter of my work and research, I advocate for caution. Read my thoughts on the crucial issue of qualified disclosure here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1526562886917-D30UJS80HDXNPO70K0QN/NIH+logo.png Press Hits and Interviews - Mediterranean diet may slow development of Alzheimer’s disease May 15, 2018 | By Sharon Reynolds A research team led by Dr. Lisa Mosconi from Weill Cornell Medicine found differences in brain imaging scans between people who reported eating a Mediterranean diet and those who ate a standard Western diet. The researchers estimate that there may be as much as a three-and-a-half-year delay in progression of Alzheimer’s disease in people who have eaten a Mediterranean diet for many years, rather than a standard Western diet. Research that involves larger and more diverse groups of people over longer periods of time is needed to confirm these findings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1525458333407-HDI7WIU8PNJY5LQVD8FO/newscientist_logo.png Press Hits and Interviews - Mediterranean diet delays Alzheimer’s for three extra years May 2, 2018 | By Alice Klein Following a Mediterranean diet can help delay Alzheimer’s disease – and perhaps even prevent it altogether, brain imaging suggests. Population studies have found that people who eat a Mediterranean diet – mostly plants, fish and olive oil and limited red meat, sugar and processed food – tend to be less prone to Alzheimer’s disease. Brain imaging studies from Dr. Mosconi's team provide clues on what happens to your brain if you follow a Mediterranean vs. Western diet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1526325913185-NQFNZE0ONOZQ94SVF5H2/psychtoday.png Press Hits and Interviews - Brain Food: How Our Meals Are Shaping Our Brains May 2, 2018 | By Mariana Plata With the new wave of mindful eating, I feel like we're getting a step closer to eliminate the "diet culture" that is constantly sending us messages that our bodies aren't enough, how we need to comply with certain beauty standards, and restrict ourselves from certain meals because they affect the way we look. An important shift needs to be made in the latter: we should pay attention to the way food makes us feel, not to the way it makes us look. This is why it was so refreshing to stumble across Dr. Lisa Mosconi's new book "Brain Food: The Surprising Power of Eating for Cognitive Power". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1525186905173-POXHZZ95N0EQFMGYUTAH/psychtoday.png Press Hits and Interviews - Nature’s Bounty: Saving the Brain with Food April 30, 2018 | By Lisa Mosconi, PhD Researchers have long praised the Mediterranean diet for promoting brain health as well as overall physical health. In fact, as famously heart-healthy as the diet is, it also benefits the brain. A large body of scientific literature, my own work included, shows that people who closely follow a Mediterranean diet are not only less likely to develop health issues like diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease but also to have a reduced risk of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease as they age. Read my op-ed here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1523458729806-UHSRPSB323LE4RQYJSP5/mbg.png Press Hits and Interviews - Of All The Organs, This One Suffers Most From A Poor Diet April 9, 2018 | By Lisa Mosconi, PhD Of all the organs in your body, your brain is the one who suffers most from a poor diet. From its very architecture to its ability to perform, every aspect of the brain calls for proper food. Day after day, the foods we eat are broken down into nutrients, taken up into the bloodstream, and carried up into the brain. Once there, they replenish depleted storage, activate cellular reactions, and finally, become the very fabric of our brains. Consider that the next time you reach for a brownie: Its ingredients will actually become part of your brain. Read the article here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1522682049582-NL1K4FXM69P48AWR0ORR/wsj.png Press Hits and Interviews - The Food That Helps Battle Depression April 2, 2018 | By Elizabeth Bernstein You’re feeling depressed. What have you been eating? Psychiatrists and therapists don’t often ask this question. But a growing body of research over the past decade shows that a healthy diet—high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and unprocessed lean red meat—can prevent depression. And an unhealthy diet—high in processed and refined foods—increases the risk for the disease in everyone, including children and teens. Read my thoughts here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1523045001876-C15L98EMQKCTJQSUR7OA/LA+Times.png Press Hits and Interviews - A few more words on Alzheimer's prevention: Tap water? Caviar? Twinkies? March 30, 2018 | By Robin Acbarian Last week, I heard Mosconi speak at an event organized by former California First Lady Maria Shriver, who founded the Women's Alzheimer's Movement, which is focused on discovering why two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women. Mosconi has just published her first book, "Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power," a guide to the latest research on the links between nutrition and brain health. (This book will make caviar lovers very happy; Twinkie lovers, not so much.). Read the article here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1522417386509-35W1CZI2D5ZVY96CTZ5J/LA+Times.png Press Hits and Interviews - How to avoid losing your mind to Alzheimer's or dementia. Hint: Start now, says Maria Shriver March 30, 2018 | By Robin Acbarian "Research has shown that some food will help us age gracefully and keep our mental faculties intact, whereas others increase the risk of dementia substantially," said Mosconi, author of "Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power." "In the same way that we save for retirement," she said, "we should really start to eat for retirement." (Farewell, Snickers. It was fun while it lasted.) The brain has different dietary needs than the body. "If you eat right for your brain," Mosconi said, "you are eating right for your body, but not necessarily the other way around." Read more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1522419066949-JVWP8UP9UICVC52XYERI/Quartz.png Press Hits and Interviews - The road to Alzheimer’s disease is lined with processed foods March 23, 2018 | By Lisa Mosconi, PhD Dementia haunts the United States. There’s no one without a personal story about how dementia has touched someone they care for. It’s an epidemic that’s already underway—but we don’t recognize it as such. The popular conception of Alzheimer’s is as an inevitable outcome of aging, bad genes, or both. From a scientist’s perspective, it’s important to remind everyone that we all once believed the same thing about cancer. But just a few days ago, doctors around the world have been considerably shaken up by the breaking news linking cancer to processed foods. In a large-scale study, researchers found that a 10% increase in consumption of ultra-processed foods led to a 12% increase in overall cancer events. Read the article here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1521903979010-Q56Q58DBSX61GB6WACG9/Screen+Shot+2018-03-24+at+11.04.53+AM.png Press Hits and Interviews - Revealed: 13 ways to prevent dementia according to a neuroscientist March 23, 2018 | By Olivia Hartland-Robbins Dementia and Alzheimer’s are the UK's leading cause of death, say the WHO. Around 850,000 people are now said to be living with dementia in the UK. That number is expected to grow significantly over the next several decades. But there is plenty of research to suggest small lifestyle changes could help. Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi describes simple dietary changes you can make. Read the article here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1521581522052-RGB772YYFMHRUI7KUDCJ/mbg.png Press Hits and Interviews - These Are The Best & Worst Foods For A Child's Brain Mar 20, 2018 | By Lisa Mosconi, PhD The Best & Worst Foods For A Child's Brain is a topic dear to my heart. The first three years of a child’s life are especially critical for brain development: during this window of time, a child figures out how to think, learn, behave, and explore, setting the stage for a fully formed set of cognitive skills. Based on many years of neuroscience research on my part (for adults) and peer-reviewed research from my colleagues: for your child’s brain as for your own, food plays a critical role. Your little one needs the most nutrient-dense foods that you can get your hands on. Read the article here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1521383999757-N2PU7J31I72Y941LC32T/shape_logo.png Press Hits and Interviews - The Healthy Woman's Guide to Eating Carbs (Which Doesn't Involve Cutting Them) Mar 18, 2018 | By Lesley Rotchford There's so much confusion about carbs these days. Popular eating plans like the Keto diet and Paleo diet claim that ditching them is the key to gaining muscle, losing weight, and revving energy. But active women and elite athletes are increasingly turning to plant-based diets, which are naturally higher in healthy carbs, to power their performance. So once and for all, what's the full story? Read our interesting discussion here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520959939205-0TW564J3LTMCNT13W4DR/forbes.png Press Hits and Interviews - The Top 5 Brain-Boosting Foods You Should Be Eating March 12, 2018 | By Jess Cording, Women at Forbes A well-fed brain is one of your greatest assets when it comes to your career. Creating work you’re proud of, thinking with a clear head, and communicating effectively are crucial to carving out your path and building your network. Not surprisingly, diet plays a starring role. In her new book, Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power (Avery/ Penguin Random House), Dr. Lisa Mosconi, PhD, INHC, Associate Director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College, highlights the connection between diet and brain function and shares approachable, actionable tips to put that research into practice. Read the interview here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1523463754878-R7MIKUIC5K0AN1BCWAJ1/MyDomaine.png Press Hits and Interviews - A Neuroscientist Explains What Cutting Carbs Can Do to Your Brain March 10, 2018 | By Dacy Knight With each passing month, certain foods and fad diets come in and out of favor. One food that's been on the "bad" list for a while is bread—more specifically, gluten. Today, as many as 1 in 3 Americans avoids gluten—a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye—thereby eliminating grains and cereals from the diet. Is gluten really that bad? And what happens to your brain when you cut carbs from the diet? Read the article here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520700500332-XEHKSW4L0OPA1TL3K1BH/thriveglob.png Press Hits and Interviews - How My Childhood in Italy Informed My Passion for Neurology and Nutrition March 7, 2018 | By Lisa Mosconi, PhD Like many Italians, my memories of my family and childhood are inseparable from memories of food. As a scientist, a nutritionist, and especially as a new mom, I think a lot about what makes us who we are, what shapes who we become, and the unlikely role of the kitchen at the heart of it. Read the article here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520700533992-ZMT7SK1K3DERFXB9WDP3/mbg.png Press Hits and Interviews - Is Cutting Carbs Bad For Your Brain? A Neuroscientist Explains March 6, 2018 | By Lisa Mosconi, PhD Of all aspects of lifestyle, perhaps none is as important as diet. The latest research (including my own work) shows over and over that following a healthy diet is powerfully preventive against brain aging and dementia. However, there is a surprisingly wide controversy over exactly what constitutes a "healthy diet." Herein, I discuss why you shouldn't fear carbs for brain health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520700644686-PDFNT2UD3P01BBJ0GWDE/guardian.png Press Hits and Interviews - It's not just in the genes: the foods that can help and harm your brain February 12, 2018 | By Lisa Mosconi, PhD Our diet has a huge effect on our brain and our mental wellbeing, even protecting against dementia. So, what should be on the menu? Read my op-ed here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520700805678-24325Y9VFA4AE4IWDO44/thetimes.png Press Hits and Interviews - Brain Food: What To Eat to Protect Your Brain February 3, 2018 | By Lisa Mosconi, PhD Very detailed piece about the best foods for the brain. Read the interview and an extract from my book, Brain Food, in the February 3rd edition of The Times (London). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520700890290-CX0VK2L4VH1LY0PPTZL7/NY1small.png Press Hits and Interviews - How Diet and Exercise Can Reduce Alzheimer's Risk January 24, 2018 | By Erin Billups, NY1 News In her report last week, Health Reporter Erin Billups explained that researchers believe menopause may be a major cause of Alzheimer's disease, which may explain why women outnumber men two to one in diagnosis. Now there's work underway aimed at lowering everyone's risk for the disease. Dr. Lisa Mosconi, featured in the related piece on Alzheimer’s about its potential link to menopause, says women in their 40s and 50s should begin eating foods rich in phytoestrogens. Watch the story here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520700879063-H3WP2B9BWL22G0I03UXR/NY1_small.png Press Hits and Interviews - New study examines possible Menopause-Alzheimer's link January 17, 2018 | By Erin Billups, NY1 News Recent research is confirming that Alzheimer's is actually not a disease of old age - changes in the brain leading to memory loss and other problems begins when adults hit their 40s and 50s. Now scientists may have found one cause of Alzheimer's, particularly in women. Health Reporter Erin Billups explains. Watch the story here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1516006792062-5AFSDNWURQAN51BBY0RH/press1.png Press Hits and Interviews - How to Make Your Coffee Infinitely Healthier December 21, 2017 | By Noah Lehava, Le Coveteur "You probably figure your daily requisite mug of caffeine was perfect all on its glorious own. But what if we told you that with a few ~enhancements~ you can make your morning coffee a whole lot more effective? As in, brain-unlocking and de-fogging, free-radical fighting, and antioxidant-loaded benefits. With a few small tweaks to your current order and some simple additions, your coffee can become an important part of your healthy eating routine. We asked Dr. Lisa Mosconi, author of BRAIN FOOD: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power, to break down the best ways to amplify the health benefits of a cup of coffee." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520700913029-GCQ30YEXGENB4VFG2Y31/UPI_small.png Press Hits and Interviews - Menopause can cause changes in brain linked to Alzheimer's October 11, 2017 | By Amy Wallace, United Press International A recent study found that menopause causes metabolic changes in the brain that can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in women. Alzheimer's disease affects more than 5 million Americans, including one-third of Americans over 85 years old. Women are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease more often than men. The study, by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of Arizona Health Sciences, was published Tuesday in Plos One. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701039762-KN6B58GINKQQQ8IXMWI0/medscape.png Press Hits and Interviews - Menopause Triggers Metabolic Brain Changes Linked to Alzheimer's October 12, 2017 | By Megan Brooks, Medscape "Our findings show that the loss of estrogen in menopause doesn't just diminish fertility. This study suggests there may be a critical window of opportunity, when women are in their 40s and 50s, to detect metabolic signs of higher Alzheimer's risk and apply strategies to reduce that risk," Lisa Mosconi, PhD, associate director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, said in a news release. Read the article here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701065203-4JHBL95QQBTUDSJ9RF2X/press6.png Press Hits and Interviews - Menopause triggers metabolic changes in brain that may promote Alzheimer's October 10, 2017 Science Daily Menopause causes metabolic changes in the brain that may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, a team from Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of Arizona Health Sciences has shown in new research. Read the article here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701077036-KEKFADAUH016WHQ0LA7G/mednewstoday.png Press Hits and Interviews - Obstructive sleep apnea linked to higher Alzheimer's risk November 10, 2017 | By Maria Cohut A new study has demonstrated that older adults who experience obstructive sleep apnea may be at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. This is because they exhibit higher levels of amyloid beta, the chief component of the amyloid plaques that characterize the disease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1516274587162-60ZTICDBE3M75Y53J75N/press9.png Press Hits and Interviews - Psychology Today: No Known Expiration Date January 10, 2016 | By Hara Hestroff Marano, Psychology Today So impressed with Hara Hestroff Marano's take on our research in Psychology Today. Drawing on swiftly evolving insights into how the brain ages, scientists bet that memory loss can be not only delayed but, at least in its early stages, stopped in its tracks. And the critical tools turn out to be appetizingly low-tech. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701127786-6JZG1YG85VBQKKWD65OI/NYT_logo.png Press Hits and Interviews - Treating Sleep Apnea May Ward Off Memory Decline April 15, 2015 | By Nicholas Bakalar Breathing problems during sleep may be linked to early mental decline and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. But treating apnea with a continuous positive airway pressure machine can significantly delay the onset of cognitive problems. In a group of 2,470 people, average age 73, researchers gathered information on the incidence of sleep apnea, a breathing disorder marked by interrupted breathing and snoring, and the incidence of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701152765-YBQ9FTH8PWZYC3W5QKBB/press12.png Press Hits and Interviews - Parents with Alzheimer's may be passing abnormal brain changes to kids February 13, 2014 | CBS News Patients with Alzheimer's may be passing abnormalities on to their children. Learn more about our research on Alzheimer's risk and prevention. “Studies show that by the time people come in for a diagnosis, there may be a large amount of irreversible brain damage already present. This is why it is ideal that we find signs of the disease in high-risk people before symptoms occur,” study author Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a psychiatry professor at the New York University Langone Medical Center, said in a statement." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701201237-X8LSEDFVOJ9LPCVAMD7C/sciencedaily.png Press Hits and Interviews - Two parents with alzheimer's disease? Disease may show up decades early on brain scans February 12, 2014 | American Academy of Neurology People who are dementia-free but have two parents with Alzheimer’s disease may show signs of the disease on brain scans decades before symptoms appear, according to a new study. “Studies show that by the time people come in for a diagnosis, there may be a large amount of irreversible brain damage already present,” said study author Lisa Mosconi, PhD, with the New York University School of Medicine in New York. “This is why it is ideal that we find signs of the disease in high-risk people before symptoms occur.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701238301-T0KPYMFT37Z6VJMB5687/webmd.png Press Hits and Interviews - 2 Parents With Alzheimer's, Higher Risk of This? February 12, 2014 | By Amy Norton, HealthDay Reporter Our new study shows that middle-aged adults who are unfortunate enough to have both parents suffer from Alzheimer's disease may face yet another worry: an increased risk of early, Alzheimer's-related brain changes. Read the article here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701609920-MDB2M5OZN41JGHDGTE34/huffpost.png Press Hits and Interviews - Alzheimer’s Could Be Detected Decades Earlier In Children Of Sufferers February 13, 2014 | Huffington Post “Studies show that by the time people come in for a diagnosis, there may be a large amount of irreversible brain damage already present,” said researcher Lisa Mosconi of the New York University School of Medicine. “This is why it is ideal that we find signs of the disease in high-risk people before symptoms occur.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701634800-KQYF15YAZEK6NPE7QMVQ/usnews.png Press Hits and Interviews - Having 2 Parents With Alzheimer's May Raise Risk of Early Brain Changes February 12, 2014 Middle-aged adults who are unfortunate enough to have both parents suffer from Alzheimer's disease may face yet another worry: an increased risk of early, Alzheimer's-related brain changes. In a new study, researchers found that of more than 50 healthy adults, those with two parents affected by Alzheimer's were more likely to show certain abnormalities in brain scans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701645536-W2QK2AQ3THDY9TDA4XI4/MedicalDaily_small.png Press Hits and Interviews - Where did you get those eyes and that brain? November 16, 2010 | by Staff reporter, Medical Daily A family history of Alzheimer's disease significantly increases the risk for developing this disorder, but a new study in Biological Psychiatry suggests that which of your parents has the disease is very important. "Our data indicate that adult children of mothers with Alzheimer's may be at increased risk for developing the disease," explained Dr. Lisa Mosconi, the first author on the study. Dr. John Krystal, Editor of Biological Psychiatry, added: "This study is very important because we are just beginning to understand the epigenetic control of particular genes. In theory, some day, one might develop a medication that reduces the risks associated with a maternal history of Alzheimer's disease." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701682055-0KOHSX8FJ4XUEI199L9O/press11.png Press Hits and Interviews - Reuters: Brain scans show signs of early Alzheimer's March 15, 2010 | By Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters People with a family history of Alzheimer’s disease often have clumps of a toxic protein in their brains even though they are perfectly healthy, researchers said on Monday. “The hope is to one day be able to diagnose very clearly the Alzheimer’s disease process before any symptoms occur, when the brain is still healthy. Then the treatments would have the best chance of success,” said Lisa Mosconi of New York University Langone Medical Center, whose study appears in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. More here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701707397-TQ95Y6T69AK8RKMNS9Y5/dailymail.png Press Hits and Interviews - Alzheimer's risk rises if your mother was a sufferer November 25, 2010 | By Jenny Hope, Daily Mail The Daily Mail wrote a piece on our research on maternal history of Alzheimer's. Anyone whose mother had Alzheimer’s could be at greater risk of developing it than if their father had the disease, warn researchers. Those with a family history of Alzheimer’s are known to be at significantly higher risk of being diagnosed with the illness themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701736651-P6X4D096ZFZ6GYRJDM8K/Screen+Shot+2018-01-19+at+9.56.24+AM.png Press Hits and Interviews - Mom's Alzheimer's May Raise Kid's Risk July 31, 2008 | CBS News If your mother had late-onset Alzheimer's disease, you may be more likely to undergo brain metabolism changes that might lead to Alzheimer's, a new study shows. But that doesn't mean that Alzheimer's disease is definitely in your future, notes researcher Lisa Mosconi, PhD. Her advice: "If you're at risk of Alzheimer's because your mother had the disease, you need to make sure that you take special care of your health" to try to prevent or delay Alzheimer's disease. Here's a look at Mosconi's findings -- presented in Chicago at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2008 -- and reaction from experts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701759888-131VJFYGDCP99BTZ400M/washpost.png Press Hits and Interviews - Moms With Alzheimer's May Pass on Risk to Kids July 30, 2008 | By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter People whose mothers have had Alzheimer's disease may be predisposed to the mind-robbing condition, a new study finds. The link may be a dysfunction in how the brain handles sugar -- something that's probably genetic and starts years before symptoms of Alzheimer's appear, researchers say. "Overall, these findings show that their brains are not working properly to start with, and the metabolic impairment gets worse over time," explained lead researcher Lisa Mosconi, a research assistant professor of psychiatry at the Center for Brain Health at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701771021-9YKHY2ABW0T4TPLK0WCF/Screen+Shot+2018-01-19+at+10.07.46+AM.png Press Hits and Interviews - PET shows potential in identifying the earliest stages of dementia March 06, 2008 | by Charles Bankhead, MedPage Today PET imaging with the glucose analog 18F-FDG distinguished different forms of dementia and separated them from mild cognitive impairment with greater than 90% accuracy, according to results of a multicenter trial. Automated scan interpretation recognized FDG uptake patterns specific for early-stage Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D., of New York University, and colleagues, reported in the March issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. "The present study demonstrates the feasibility of using 18F-FDG PET in the differential diagnosis of the major neurodegenerative disorders, including mild and moderate-to-severe dementia patients, and in the characterization of [mild cognitive impairment] across multiple sites," the authors said. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1516818388515-O2H7OU7UAWUOPZLRBF4A/Bloomberg.png Press Hits and Interviews - Alzheimer's May Be Detected Early by Brain Scans, Studies Show June 19, 2008 Brain scans can detect Alzheimer's disease in people who don't have symptoms, suggesting that early diagnosis may become more common for the elderly, according to studies presented at a medical conference today. The PET scan trial was the first to show that analyzing the brain's use of energy can forecast the development of the disease, said Lisa Mosconi, a research scientist at the New York University School of Medicine, who led the study. Many of the 4.5 million Americans with Alzheimer's aren't diagnosed until the disease is in an advanced stage, the Alzheimer's association said. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701793873-HQNJKFA2TWHUE4F0CU9F/Forbes.png Press Hits and Interviews - Study Results of GAMMAGARD S/D and GAMMAGARD LIQUID in Patients with Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer's Disease Announced April 17, 2008 | PRNewswire-First Call New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) announced results of a six-month, placebo-controlled Phase II study of 24 patients treated with GAMMAGARD S/D and GAMMAGARD LIQUID [Immune Globulin Intravenous (IGIV)] for the treatment of mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease today at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual meeting in Chicago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701817300-ANOPGMKSV93669XSX9HW/webmd.png Press Hits and Interviews - Brain Scan Technique Spots Alzheimer’s March 26, 2008 | By Salynn Boyles, WebMD A computer-assisted imaging technique that measures sugar metabolism within a critical area of the brain could hold the key to the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Researchers say that the technique was accurate 94% of the time in distinguishing Alzheimer's disease from other dementias in a newly reported study published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. "Because the incidence of Alzheimer's and related disorders is expected to increase dramatically as the baby boomer generation ages, accurate diagnosis is extremely important -- particularly at the early and mild stages of dementia when lifestyle changes and therapeutic interventions would be most effective," Mosconi says. Read more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701851942-TMLFPISUGV3HBJBXRPEC/nbc_color.png Press Hits and Interviews - Moms With Alzheimer's May Pass on Risk to Kids July 30, 2007 People whose mothers have had Alzheimer's disease may be predisposed to the mind-robbing condition, a new study finds. The link may be a dysfunction in how the brain handles sugar -- something that's probably genetic and starts years before symptoms of Alzheimer's appear, researchers say. "Overall, these findings show that their brains are not working properly to start with, and the metabolic impairment gets worse over time," explained lead researcher Lisa Mosconi, a research assistant professor of psychiatry at the Center for Brain Health at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701862476-RLTJW4VIJB9X90S8D2PL/forbes.png Press Hits and Interviews - New scan predicts Alzheimer's years before symptoms - study June 20, 2005 Scientists may soon be able to scan for Alzheimer's disease years before the onset of symptoms using a computer program that measures metabolic activity in the brain, researchers revealed here. 'This is the first demonstration that reduced metabolic activity in the hippocampus may be used to predict future Alzheimer's disease,' said Lisa Mosconi of New York University's School of Medicine, who led the research and developed the technology. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701884724-MEDBNIRCIHZXVRT7FO7I/Screen+Shot+2018-01-19+at+10.11.48+AM.png Press Hits and Interviews - Alzheimer's risk may be cut June 20, 2005 | By John Fauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Middle-aged sons and daughters of people with Alzheimer's disease may be able to reduce their risk of getting the disorder through lifestyle measures such as exercise, avoiding gum disease, moderate alcohol consumption and drinking fruit and vegetable juice, according to new research. Taken as a whole, the research suggests that even though family history may predispose a person to developing Alzheimer's, various behaviors -- if started early enough in life -- may help preserve cognitive function and delay the onset of the disease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701904908-HEIBJOX7MOD3E3Q9AA41/cnn.png Press Hits and Interviews - Scientists find early signs of Alzheimer's June 20, 2005 | Associated Press A subtle change in a memory-making brain region seems to predict who will get Alzheimer's disease nine years before symptoms appear, scientists reported on Sunday. The finding is part of a wave of research aimed at early detection of the deadly dementia -- and one day perhaps even preventing it. Researchers scanned the brains of middle- aged and older people while they were still healthy. They discovered that lower energy usage in a part of the brain called the hippocampus correctly signaled who would get Alzheimer's or a related memory impairment 85 percent of the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701952393-JS6XXM5NOWG3MAFU4OQI/abc.png Press Hits and Interviews - Studies show ways to predict, prevent Alzheimer's June 20, 2005 | ABC News Painless brain scans and simple blood tests may offer ways to predict who has the highest risk of Alzheimer's disease, and it may be possible to lower risks by drinking juice daily, researchers said. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1520701972908-SJUYX96PU9WCHQKEXKCB/cbs.png Press Hits and Interviews - Key to predicting Alzheimer's? June 20, 2005 | By Jaime Holguin, CBS/AP A subtle change in a memory-making brain region seems to predict who will get Alzheimer's disease nine years before symptoms appear, scientists reported. The finding is part of a wave of research aimed at early detection of the deadly dementia — and one day perhaps even Researchers scanned the brains of middle-aged and older people while they were still healthy. They discovered that lower energy usage in a part of the brain called the hippocampus correctly signaled who would get Alzheimer's or a related memory impairment 85 percent of the time. "It's exciting that we can even talk about prevention," said William Thies, scientific director of the Alzheimer's Association. 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As a neuroscientist and a certified integrative nutritionist, I have laid out the science, and the recipes, to keep our minds powerful today, tomorrow, and in 30 years. https://www.lisamosconi.com/podcasts daily 0.75 2020-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1589127442299-7WRF76GUYQOWIV7VECL3/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-05-10%2Bat%2B12.16.24%2BPM.jpg Podcasts - Cleaning Up the Mental Mess: Why Depression, Anxiety, and Alzheimer’s are More Common in Women + How to Protect Women’s Brains from Aging and Disease with Dr. Lisa Mosconi Science is science, right? Unfortunately, this is not always the case, especially when it comes to women’s health. Our understanding of the human brain and body has been clouded by years of gender bias—for decades many scientists and doctors have assumed that men and women are really the same, except for the bits and bobs that can be covered by a bikini. Yet, as this podcast guest and renowned researcher Dr. Lisa Mosconi points out, this kind of “bikini medicine” has dramatic implications for women’s mental and physical health that go beyond our reproductive organs, affecting every part of the brain and body. As she describes in her amazing book, The XX Brain, since the time of Darwin there was a long-held assumption that women’s brains are inferior because they are smaller, but women are generally smaller than men, which was not taken into account for decades, and still persists subconsciously in many areas of medicine and neuroscience. Link to the episode here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1584020663056-CACGGH4HML5AZ1JAFCAU/Shawn+podcast.jpg Podcasts - The Model Health show: Secrets of the Female Brain What do you think of when you hear the term “women’s health?” In her new book, The XX Brain, Dr. Lisa Mosconi fills in the gaps on women’s health and shares research-based insights on how to protect and sustain the female brain. Her work is massively shifting the conversation around what actually differentiates women from men, and more importantly how to nurture and appreciate those differences. I hope this episode will inspire and empower you to maximize your brain health and live a longer, healthier life. 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Listen on iTunes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1581025185654-IQOH05J1T2TYHBTDUT2Q/TCS_Why-Is-Alzheimers-More-Common-In-Women_Mosconi.png Podcasts - The Chalene Show “Today, I sit down with Neuroscience and Women’s Health expert, Dr. Lisa Mosconi (director of the Women’s Brain Initiative). While studies show more women than men develop Alzheimer’s, research proves that simple lifestyle changes improve cognition and, in turn, decrease our risk for this disease. On this episode, Dr. Mosconi and I discuss what those lifestyle changes are, the difference between women’s and men’s brains and so much more! Get ready to take some notes because this interview could possibly change the future of your health.” — Chalene Johnson. 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In this episode of Couch Talk, we discussed why physicians should use an integrative medical approach to women’s health to have maximum impact, prevent symptoms, and get a clearer sense of what’s going on in our body. We also talked about how, at the core of my research, menopause seems to trigger Alzheimer's brain changes in some women -- and what each and everyone of us can start doing right now to help prevent Alzheimer’s from developing when we get older. How do you keep your brain healthy and active? Are you in menopause or perimenopause? Here’s the link! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1565355829949-2V6SG2IC0UAQ2DT0WYH0/Screen+Shot+2019-08-09+at+9.02.10+AM.png Podcasts - The Kwik Brain Podcast: What You Should Know About Women’s Brains What should you know about women’s brains? To talk about this topic, I’m excited to welcome back, Dr. Lisa Mosconi. […] In this episode, we’ll be talking about how women’s brain age differently and what we can do to support women’s brain health. Even if you’re a man listening to this episode right now, this is an important topic because we all have women in our lives that we care about. Download Episode 142: What You Should Know About Women’s Brains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1552659148470-35A6IPPQ9575G11ZF4TG/Screen+Shot+2019-03-15+at+10.11.16+AM.png Podcasts - Gastropod: Can Diet Stop Alzheimer’s? Every three seconds, someone in the world develops Alzheimer's disease. It's a devastating disease: millions of people, as well as their caretakers, spend years dealing with disabling disorientation and memory loss. But, after years of failed drug trials, scientists are now realizing that the disease begins with structural changes in the brain decades before sufferers show any symptoms. And some researchers now believe that diet may be the most important factor in determining whether or not those brain changes take place. Listen in now to find out: Can changing what you eat prevent Alzheimer's? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1549030578244-DQBE1Z133578V91D1HZC/TEN_2019.png Podcasts - The Empowering Neurologist with Dr. Perlmutter “I think will really enjoy this interview and learn about her new book, Brain Food, which not only looks at nutrition but also leverages the science of nutritional genomics, and even the emerging science relating to the role of the microbiome in brain health. The book provides recommendations that we can all use with respect to the foods we eat and, interestingly, she does challenge some of our long-held notions. I hope you enjoy this discussion.” Link is here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1544724362249-5I7TCWR4XGKIQ404CNIB/kwik+brain.png Podcasts - The Kwik Brain podcast How do you have better focus? How do you improve your memory? How do you improve your thinking ability? What are the best foods for your brain? What you eat matters, especially for your gray matter. And who better to have this discussion with than Dr. Lisa Mosconi? She’s the author of an incredible book called, Brain Food, a must-read for anyone interested in having a healthy and powerful brain. In this episode, we’re taking you to the kitchen and share with you foods you can eat right now to boost your brain health and the foods you should avoid. 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If you take a neuroscientist and combine her with a nutritionist, you get Dr. Lisa Mosconi. She's a neuronutritionist and author of the book "Brain Food: the Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power." In this episode, Mosconi helps us understand what kind of foods actually fuel your brain and why a generally healthy diet doesn't always translate to a healthy brain diet. Tune in for "Take Care" on Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. and on Friday, July 27 at 1 p.m. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1528821455505-WUIU1DOXYKY9MSUV98N6/CaringKind.png Podcasts - Caregiver Storyteller Caregiver/Storyteller is a storytelling podcast about Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving sponsored by Caring Kind, New York City’s leading expert on Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving. Every caregiver has a story to tell. Chris Doucette interviews caregivers to learn how they became caregivers, the ups and downs of their journey, and how they’ve changed as a result. Dr. Mosconi was invited to provide updates on dementia research and useful information about Alzheimer's prevention. Episode 9 is here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1526569588136-AWVK7P6SH5WWY9RJEG40/Screen+Shot+2018-05-17+at+11.05.41+AM.png Podcasts - Feel Better, Live More Dr Chatterjee talks to Dr Lisa Mosconi, Neuroscientist, Associate Professor of Neuroscience & Neurology, certified integrative nutritionist and Associate Director of the Alzheimer’s prevention clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College. They discuss the links between what we eat, our brain and nourishing our brain for our future health. The podcast is here: Episode 18: The Best Foods to Nourish Your Brain with Neuroscientist, Dr Lisa Mosconi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1522933943748-0WDJF73ZOAGD1M03L3L3/image-asset.png Podcasts - One Part Podcast: Brain Health + Alzheimer's Prevention + Eating for Cognitive power This week we’re talking to Dr. Lisa Mosconi, the author of the new book, Brain Food: The Surprising Of Eating For Cognitive Power. Lisa and Jessica Murnane discuss the the importance of water (in relationship to our brain health), glucose vs. sucrose, Alzheimer’s prevention, the Keto diet, and how genes are not our destiny. The podcast is here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/1523566431057-LZGQWMMWKGJTYTKV3U6I/Spirituality+Health+podcast.png Podcasts - Feeding a Healthy Brain with Dr. Lisa Mosconi Rabbi Rami talks to Dr. Lisa Mosconi about the health crisis of Alzheimer's and dementia and the power we have to control our fate. 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Women are far more likely than men to suffer from anxiety, depression, migraines, brain injuries, strokes, and even Alzheimer's disease. However, through the lens of 'Women's Health', women's brains won't make the cut. Now, the director of the Women's Brain Initiative at Weill Cornell Medical College gives women the first plan to address the unique risks and strengths of the female brain. Until now, medical research has focused on "bikini medicine," assuming that women are essentially men with breasts and tubes. The XX Brain confronts this crisis by revealing how the two powerful X chromosomes that distinguish women from men impact our brain first and foremost. The XX Brain builds from the recognition that women's brains age distinctly from men's, due mostly to the decline of a key brain-protective hormone: estrogen. Taking on all aspects of women's health, including brain fog, memory lapses, depression, stress, insomnia, hormonal imbalances, and the increased risk of dementia, Dr. Mosconi introduces cutting-edge, evidence-based approaches to protect the female brain, including a specific diet proven to work for women, stress reduction, and sleep. She also examines the controversy about soy and hormonal replacement therapy, takes on the perils of environmental toxins, and examines the role of our microbiome. Luckily, it is never too late to take care of yourself. 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The Menopause Brain shows women how to navigate menopause successfully and come out the other side with an even better brain. Menopause and perimenopause are still a black box to most doctors, leaving patients exasperated as they grapple with symptoms ranging from hot flashes to insomnia to brain fog. As a leading neuroscientist and women’s brain health specialist, Dr. Mosconi unravels these mysteries by revealing how menopause doesn’t just impact the ovaries—it’s a hormonal show in which the brain takes center stage. The decline of the hormone estrogen during menopause influences everything from body temperature to mood to memory, potentially paving the way for cognitive decline later in life. To conquer these challenges successfully, Dr. Mosconi brings us the latest approaches—explaining the role of cutting-edge hormone replacement therapies like “designer estrogens,” hormonal contraception, and key lifestyle changes encompassing diet, exercise, self-care, and self-talk. Best of all, Dr. Mosconi dispels the myth that menopause signifies an end, demonstrating that it’s actually a transition. Contrary to popular belief, if we know how to take care of ourselves during menopause, we can emerge with a renewed, enhanced brain—ushering in a meaningful and vibrant new chapter of life. The Menopause Brain is a love letter to womanhood and a rallying cry for all women to embrace menopause armed with knowledge and confidence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a1a0c43f09ca4cdefd38127/f8822f59-7389-4d31-93fd-dda09d8da35b/MenopauseBrain_Twitter+Cover+Photo+%281%29.jpg The Menopause Brain - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.