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About Lisa Mosconi
In a knowledge economy, brainpower has value, and like any other asset it is worth protecting. Yet brain health rarely comes up in boardrooms, corporate meetings or wellness programs. Clinical neuroscientist and neuronutritionist Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D., has been changing that, teaching the science behind brain health to organizations, communities and scientific peers.
In Brain Food, Mosconi explains the connection between diet and cognitive function, treating the way people eat as an essential aspect of brain health, brain aging and overall well-being. The XX Brain examines the differences between male and female brains, particularly as they relate to the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's. "Until recently, medical research focused on 'bikini medicine,' assuming women are essentially men with breasts and tubes," she says. Her latest book, The Menopause Brain, extends that science to a pivotal transition.
Lisa's Keynote Topics
The best way to build a strong organization is to invest in the health of your most valuable resource: employees. While wellness programs commonly focus on physical and emotional health, little if any attention is given to brain health – and in a knowledge economy, that matters. For over 20 years, Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D., has been studying and teaching the science behind brain health to organizations, communities and scientific peers, and sharing valuable advice on how to reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s. In this presentation, she outlines the differences between male and female brains, discusses risk factors, and offers valuable lifestyle and diet tips for maintaining a healthy brain. She also reviews diagnostic testing options and explains why medical researchers and pharmaceutical companies need to address the unique needs of men and women separately, so female health issues are no longer defined by research conducted on males. This discussion is vital to any wellness program and a worthwhile investment in the long-term health of employees and their organizations.
Is there a correlation between menopause and risk of Alzheimer’s disease? Yes, says Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D., who has been studying women’s brains for almost 20 years. She is quick to point out, however, that while menopause triggers changes in a woman’s body, it does not affect her cognitive health, dispelling any myths around job performance. In this presentation based on her TED Talk – which has received almost three million views – Mosconi draws on her own research into brain aging, explaining how hormonal changes in women directly affect the brain and what can be done to reduce health risks. She also reviews preventive measures, such as testing options and offers diet and lifestyle tips for keeping the brain healthy before, during and after menopause.
Female brains are biologically different from male brains, but this fact is not well known. That’s because, until recently, there were few studies that looked that those differences. Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D., has been leading the charge to change that by conducting targeted research into brain aging in both men and women, building awareness and offering advice on keeping our brains healthy. Based on her latest book, “The XX Brain,” Mosconi outlines the biological factors that make a woman’s brain unique and what women can do to ensure long-term cognitive health, especially as it relates to reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Taking on all aspects of women’s health, including brain fog, memory lapses, depression, stress, insomnia, hormonal imbalances and the increased risk of dementia, Mosconi introduces cutting-edge, evidence-based approaches to protecting the female brain, including a specific diet proven to work for women, strategies to reduce stress and useful tips for restorative sleep. She also examines the controversies around soy and hormone replacement therapy, takes on the perils of environmental toxins and examines the role of our microbiome. Perhaps best of all, she makes it clear that it is never too late to take care of yourself.
Books by Lisa Mosconi
The Menopause Brain: New Science Empowers Women to Navigate the Pivotal Transition with Knowledge and Confidence
Avery, 2024
The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive health and Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
Penguin Random House, 2020
Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power
Avery, 2018Lisa in the Media
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The Good, the Bad and the Unknown of the Menopausal Brain
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We Need to Know How Menopause Changes Women's Brains
The Surprising Good News on How Menopause Changes Your Brain
Imaging Study Reveals Brain Changes During the Transition to Menopause
Why Women’s Brains Are More Vulnerable to Disease, From Anxiety to Alzheimer’s
How Can a Woman Protect Herself From Alzheimer’s Disease
The Women in Science Staging a Quiet Revolution
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