Bitesize: Menopause & Protecting Your Brain | Dr Dale Bredesen

Angela talks to Dr Dale Bredesden about the critical relationship between metabolic health and cognitive function, particularly in the context of aging and hormonal changes such as perimenopause and menopause, stressing the importance of early intervention and active prevention strategies to mitigate the risk of cognitive decline, including Alzheimer's disease. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Early Detection and Prevention: It's crucial for individuals aged 35 and over to engage in active prevention and optimise their metabolic health to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease Risk Factors for Cognitive Decline: Various factors contribute to cognitive decline Impact of Diet: A diet high in simple carbohydrates, particularly those containing high fructose corn syrup, can lead to insulin resistance and negatively affect brain health Importance of Sleep: Quality sleep is essential for brain health. Individuals should aim for at least seven hours of sleep, with sufficient REM and deep sleep TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS: [00:02:48] Alzheimer's prevention strategies. [00:04:03] Risky behaviors for brain health. [00:09:41] Air pollution and cognitive decline. [00:12:18] Mild ketosis and brain health. VALUABLE RESOURCES Click here for discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: Make Longevity a Lifestyle — Not by doing more, but by doing what matters. Join a powerful community of women who get you inside Live Younger: Longevity for Women, my brand-new membership designed to help you reverse your biological age with science-backed strategies that fit real life. Founding Member offer is open for a limited time —⁠Learn more here Link to full episode ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/