211. Emma Heming Willis and Dr. Nicole Beurkens: Why Women Face a Higher Alzheimer's Risk—Menopause, Brain Fog & Prevention

Podcast: Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Darshan Shah, MD

Opublikowano: 2026-10-27

What if the brain fog, forgetfulness, poor sleep, and mood changes so many women experience in midlife aren't just signs of getting older—but signals that their brains need more support? Women account for nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer's cases, yet women's brain health has historically been overlooked in medical research and conversations about prevention. And as estrogen levels begin to change during perimenopause and menopause, those changes can affect everything from memory and mental clarity to metabolism, sleep, and emotional well-being. In this episode, I'm joined by Emma Heming Willis, co-founder of Make Time Wellness, an...