Your Brain, Your Power — How Women Can Prevent Cognitive Decline
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In this episode of UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna explores the remarkable potential of the female brain and what it truly takes to protect it through midlife and beyond. Many women begin to notice changes in memory, focus, and mental clarity, and fear these shifts signal an inevitable shift toward dementia. The empowering truth? Much of cognitive aging is shaped by choices within our control, and understanding your brain is the first step to strengthening it. Dr. Jenna breaks down the differences between brain fog, cognitive decline, and dementia, shares which foundational labs may be helpful to test, and explains how menopause impacts cognitive health. She also unpacks the most validated framework for brain-healthy nutrition, highlights key nutritional factors and supplements, and wraps up with the six biggest drivers of cognitive resilience. Tune in to learn how you can take control of your cognitive future.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Dr. Jenna welcomes and introduces today’s topic of discussion.
- She briefly revisits why exercise is crucial to longevity.
- The difference between brain fog, cognitive decline, and dementia.
- Dr. Jenna breaks down and simplifies the foundational labs to check.
- The genetics: APOE4, should you test it?
- She discusses menopause and cognitive changes.
- The big drivers of cognitive health: the check engine lights.
- Dr. Jenna explains the most validated framework for cognitive health nutrition, the Mind Diet.
- She unpacks other key nutritional players like tea and coffee.
- Why your baseline status matters with supplements.
- Dr. Jenna recaps the six biggest factors to help fight cognitive decline.
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