Mind Over Matter Podcast: A Women’s Brain Health Initiative TMDS

We speak with one of the leading voices when it comes to Alzheimer's and brain aging diseases. Lisa Genova is a neuroscientist and author of the book "Still Alice". Genova explains what Alzheimer's is, provides tips on the best ways to protect one’s cognitive vitality, and why we need to erase the stigma around this mind-robbing disease.

Dr. Gillian Einstein is the world’s first Research Chair in Women’s Brain Health and Aging. She talks about what she’s discovering in her work and why studying sex and gender is so important to finding answers into why women are disproportionately affected by brain-aging diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Dr. Susan Pinker explains why we need social interaction to help keep our brain healthy. She talks about "The Village Effect" and the types of social activities that help reduce dementia risk.

Almost 70% of those living with Alzheimer's are women - yet most of the research into brain aging diseases focuses on men. That's why Lynn Posluns knew she had to do something about it. Ten years ago she founded Women's Brain Health Initiative. Find out about the work they do, how they have made a huge impact for so many, and tips on how you can protect your cognitive vitality and also make a difference.

Phyllis Fehr was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's at the age of 53. Almost a decade later she takes us through the journey of what it's like to live with dementia, dispels myths about it, tells us how you can better support loved ones who are diagnosed, and what Canada needs to do better to help those with the lived experience.

Former Canadian politician Lisa Raitt shares her personal and emotional story about caring for her husband who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's. She talks about the challenges caregivers face and some strategies on how to cope.