Is your Brain Fog Menopause or Early Dementia? Dr Helena Popovic explains how to tell the difference
Every three seconds, someone in the world receives a dementia diagnosis. And two thirds of them are women.
In Australia, dementia is now the number one cause of death, and most women have no idea how much power they have to change that. This week I’m sitting down with Dr Helena Popovic, medical doctor, bestselling author and one of the world’s leading experts on brain health. This conversation stopped me in my tracks. We talk about why women are so much more vulnerable than men, what the drop in estrogen is actually doing to your brain, and most importantly, what you can start doing today to protect it.
The big ideasKey Takeaways
- 01Your decisions are more powerful than your genes. It is never too early or too late to improve the health of your brain.
- 02Women are more vulnerable to dementia than men. Two thirds of people diagnosed are women, and the drop in estrogen plays a part.
- 03Small changes add up. The right exercise, real connection and eating for your brain all help protect it, and can even reverse symptoms.
Jump straight inEpisode Chapters
- Why Women Are More Vulnerable To Dementia
- Dementia vs Alzheimer’s And Why It Matters
- The Statistics Every Woman Needs To Know
- Menopause Brain Fog Or Something Else?
- What Estrogen Is Actually Doing To Your Brain
- The Link Between Hysterectomy And Dementia
- The APOE4 Gene: Do Your Genes Decide Your Destiny?
- Medications That Can Raise Your Alzheimer’s Risk
- Sugar Or Alcohol: Which Is Worse For Your Brain?
- 3 Types Of Exercise For Brain Health
- Why Connection Matters For Your Brain
- The Simplest Guide To Eating For Your Brain
- How Small Changes Can Reverse Symptoms
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Meet your guestDr Helena Popovic
Dr Helena Popovic is a medical doctor, best-selling author and international speaker who has spent more than 30 years researching the brain and teaching people how to reach their potential. Her work focuses on brain health at any age, eliminating brain fog in menopause, and preventing Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Her books include In Search of My Father, a guide to caring for someone with dementia, Can Adventure Prevent Dementia? and NeuroSlimming. Her philosophy is that education is more powerful than medication.
Sarah Rusbatch is an accredited Health and Wellbeing Coach and one of Australia’s leading experts on grey area drinking. Her podcast, Stronger, Bolder, Wiser, is the go-to space for women who are questioning their relationship with alcohol, navigating life alcohol-free, or simply curious about what life could look like on the other side of the bottle.
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