Did you know that two-thirds of Alzheimer’s disease patients are women?

In this episode, Tolu sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Natasha Rajah to discuss why women are disproportionately affected and what researchers are beginning to learn about the connection between menopause and brain health.

We talk about the Canadian Brain Health at Midlife and Menopause (BHAMM) study, why this topic has historically been overlooked, and what women should know about brain fog, aging, and cognitive health. Here are some of the themes we discuss:

• Why Alzheimer’s disproportionately affects women
• The Canadian Brain Health at Midlife and Menopause (BHAMM) study
• Why this research has historically been overlooked• How sociocultural factors shape brain health
• The impact of studying mostly “WEIRD” populations in psychology
• Brain fog during menopause vs. early dementia
• What women can do to support brain health

We also explore Dr. Rajah’s journey into neuroscience and her advice for students interested in studying brain health, aging, and gender differences in research.

#BrainHealth #WomenAndAging #Neuroscience #HealthEquity #MidlifeMatters

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