495: Are You At Risk for Dementia? The Most Overlooked Cholesterol Marker You Need to Know with Dr. Thomas Dayspring   | Women’s Heart  Health & Menopause

495: Are You At Risk for Dementia? The Most Overlooked Cholesterol Marker You Need to Know with Dr. Thomas Dayspring | Women’s Heart Health & Menopause

We have the second episode in a series of conversations with Dr. Thomas Dayspring today. The esteemed Dr. Dayspring is an expert on internal medicine and clinical lipidology. In this episode, we continue with our last conversation, diving into Lp(a) and the influences of gender, race, and menopause. We explain how estrogen is a PCSK9 inhibitor and explore the significance of brain health and risks for dementia. We tackle cholesterol synthesis and discuss the side effects of statins, clarifying who is most susceptible to their impact on the brain. We also examine the significance of the desmosterol biomarker, highlighting the level to aim for, especially when making decisions regarding cholesterol medications, and we answer one question from a listener. You may want to listen to this insightful conversation with the renowned Dr. Dayspring more than once. He has graciously agreed to return and film additional episodes, where we will dive into more questions from listeners. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why Lp(a) is like a wolf in sheep's clothing for many individuals How Lp(a) levels are higher in African Americans and women, especially after menopause Dr. Dayspring highlights that Lp(a) particles are even more pro-inflammatory than LDL particles How PCSK9 inhibitors are the only drugs that significantly reduce Lp(a) Why do women have a higher risk of dementia than men? Dr. Dayspring explains ApoE as the key lipoprotein for brain cholesterol transport. How statins cross the blood-brain barrier to lower brain cholesterol Why desmosterol levels matter New therapies that can lower ApoB and Lp(a) Why imaging is essential for menopausal women with elevated ApoB and Lp(a) Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com cynthiathurlow.com/lipids Connect with Dr. Thomas Dayspring On X (@Drlipid) On LinkedIn Journal Article: Atherosclerosis: Non-genetic influences on lipoprotein(a) concentrations Journal of the American Heart Association: Trajectories of Blood Lipid Profiles in Midlife Women: Does Menopause Matter?

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Ep. 51 Quality Information for Better Quality of Health

Ep. 51 Quality Information for Better Quality of Health

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ernesto Gutierrez (Dr. E). Dr. E. has made it his mission to be a guide for as many people as possible through his website, social media channels and –most recently– with his podcast, the Highway to Health Show. Dr. E talks to us about taking responsibility for your health and stem cells as a component of health. You can find our more about Dr. E at http://drernestomd.com Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a rating/review. We appreciate it.

23 Jun 201935min

Ep. 50 The Whole Female Health Approach

Ep. 50 The Whole Female Health Approach

Courtney Hasseman joins us to talk about a whole female health approach to wellness. She provides integrative healthcare for women and nutritional therapy specializing in hormonal and reproductive health. Courtney is passionate about providing unhurried, highly personalized, comprehensive care for women. We cover many women's health topics to include non-hormonal contraception and pelvic floor exercises. You can find out more about Courtney here: https://courtneyhasseman.com/

16 Jun 201940min

Ep. 49  Kids, Schedules, Work and Summer. HELP!

Ep. 49 Kids, Schedules, Work and Summer. HELP!

In this episode, Cynthia and Kelly talk about the challenges that come with all of the fun of balancing work and kids in the summer. We share our best strategies for staying cool when summer stress heats up!

13 Jun 201922min

Ep. 48 Championing Better Brain Health for All

Ep. 48 Championing Better Brain Health for All

In this episode, we talk to Ash Niknia. Ash is a bio-hacker, producer of natural health products, and a Bulletproof human development potential coach. Ash shares his weight loss journey with us and the tools that he used to lose 65 pounds. He tells us how that experience prompted him to change careers to create a life about which he is passionate. Ash advocates for mental health and shares tips for improving mental health. You can learn more about Ash here: http://Dariaimports.com

9 Jun 201943min

Ep. 47 Healthy Habits for High Performance

Ep. 47 Healthy Habits for High Performance

In this episode, we talk to Kylie Larson. Kylie describes her journey that started with yoga and how to find internal happiness beyond exercise, food, and your job. She talks to us about her passion -- coaching high performers. Kylie talks about what it means to be a high performer whether you are a stay-at-home mom or an executive. You can find out more about Kylie at http://www.kyliefityoga.com/ Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a rating/review. We appreciate it.

26 Mai 201945min

Ep. 46 Gut Health Tips from the Guru

Ep. 46 Gut Health Tips from the Guru

In this episode, we are joined by functional medicine expert, Dr. Jill Carnahan. Dr. Jill gets personal and shares her own health journey and how she combined the best of traditional and functional medicine to heal herself. She uses that knowledge in the amazing work she does with her patients at Flatiron Functional Medicine in Boulder, Colorado. She uses personalized medicine to uncover the root cause of disease. Find out more about Dr. Jill here: https://www.jillcarnahan.com/

7 Mai 201928min

Ep. 45 Quit This. Start Winning

Ep. 45 Quit This. Start Winning

In this episode, we are joined by Lynn Marie Morski. Lynn Marie is a physician, attorney, law professor, and lifelong quitter. She has carved out a successful path by not only knowing when to persevere and when to quit, but more importantly, how to learn from the situations in which quitting was the best option. She shares why quitting strategically is so important and gives us tips for how to quit for a better life. You can find out more about Lynn here: https://quittingbydesign.com/

28 Apr 201937min

Ep. 44 Food for Balanced Hormones and a Healthy Gut

Ep. 44 Food for Balanced Hormones and a Healthy Gut

In this episode, Magdalena Wszelaki shares her top strategies for natrually balancing hormones with food. She provides two key strategies for optimizing health: an elimination diet and not eating dessert for breakfast. You can find out more about Magdalena and her work here: Hormonesbalance.com and check out her book Cooking for Hormone Balance here: HERE Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a rating/review. We appreciate it. Cynthia: www.chtwellness.com Kelly: www.kellydonahuephd.com

14 Apr 201938min

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