More women are affected by dementia than men. Worldwide, women with dementia outnumber men 2 to 1.
Brain scans tell us that the rate at which brain cells are dying in the brain is faster in women than in men.
Women are more likely to live longer than men. However, although risk increases with age, dementia is caused by diseases of the brain not age alone.
Some researchers have suggested that if a woman has more oestrogen throughout her life, she might be less likely to develop dementia.
Dr. Lisa Mosconi, the director of the Women’s Brain Initiative at Weill Cornell Medical College, says genetics don’t affect a woman’s chance of developing dementia nearly as much as her hormones, lifestyle, and other factors.
Tune in to learn more about women’s brains… and what you can do to reduce your likelihood of getting dementia.
This is not professional advice, please seek out a professional if you need help.
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