
Episode #18
Menopause and the Brain: What Every Woman Should Know
<p>Welcome back to BrainBeat, the podcast dedicated to exploring the world of brain health where, this week, host Dr. Heidi Rossetti is joined by Dr. Pauline Maki, a leading researcher on women's brain health from the University of Illinois. Together, they explore the menopausal transition, unpacking what science says about how fluctuating hormones impact memory, mood, sleep, and cognitive aging. This essential episode separates evidence-based fact from common fiction surrounding menopause and cognition.</p><p>The discussion details measurable cognitive changes, particularly a temporary dip in verbal memory, and Dr. Maki explains how physical symptoms like hot flashes and...

