Is it Alzheimer's or Perimenopause? 5 Ways to Protect Your Midlife Brain with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

Your keys aren't lost. Your mind isn't going. And no, that's not
Alzheimer's. Dr. Majid Fotuhi, Adjunct Professor, Johns Hopkins
University & author of The Invincible Brain, busts the
biggest myth in women's brain health: that the fog, the
forgetfulness, and the "wait, why did I walk in here?" moments of
perimenopause are a sign of something sinister. Spoiler: they're
not. And your brain? It can literally grow.


From the surprising science of how walking three times a week can
give you a measurably bigger brain, to why your hearing aid might
be the best thing you ever do for your memory, Dr. Fotuhi gives
us proof that midlife isn't a decline — it's a new childhood. And
this time, you're in charge.


Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate):
(0:00) Intro/Teaser
(5:00) Why Perimenopause Causes Brain Fog
(8:00) Estrogen & How Hormones Affect Memory
(13:00) Exercise Is the #1 Pillar of Brain Health
(16:00) Exercise That Grows Your Brain
(21:00) Brain Fog vs. Alzheimer’s
(26:00) Your Genes Are Not Your Destiny
(30:00) Medications & Hearing Loss
(43:00) Beyond IQ: The 30 Forms of Intelligence
(50:00) Brain Training & Neuroplasticity
(1:01:00) The After-Party with Dr. Stephanie


Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep458


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