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🔹 About This Episode:
Women are nearly twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer’s disease—but the conversation about *women’s brain health* is long overdue. In this episode of *Longevity with Nathalie Niddam,* I sit down with *Emma Heming Willis,* co-founder of Make Time Wellness, and *Dr. Nicole Beurkens,* neuroscientist and Scientific Advisor, to explore why Alzheimer’s and dementia often begin decades before diagnosis, how menopause and hormone changes impact the brain, and what every woman can do today to protect cognitive health.
Emma also shares her deeply personal experience caring for her husband *Bruce Willis* after his diagnosis of *frontotemporal dementia (FTD).* Together we discuss the emotional realities of caregiving, caregiver burnout, grief, guilt, self-compassion, and why supporting caregivers is essential for long-term health. Whether you’re navigating menopause, experiencing brain fog, caring for a loved one with dementia, or simply looking to optimize your brain for healthy aging, this episode provides practical, science-backed strategies to reduce Alzheimer’s risk and build lifelong cognitive resilience.
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🔹 What you will learn:
* *Why women face a higher Alzheimer’s risk* and what you can do to protect your brain.
* *How to tell brain fog from dementia* and the lifestyle factors that support lifelong cognitive health.
* *The hidden toll of caregiving* and why caregivers need to prioritize their own health, too.
🔹 What We Discuss:
Women’s Brain Health Is Being Overlooked… *00:00:00*
Why Women’s Brain Health Has Been Ignored… *00:09:13*
Why Alzheimer’s Begins Decades Before Diagnosis… *00:16:26*
Brain Fog vs. Dementia: Knowing The Difference… *00:17:31*
Hormones, Menopause & The Brain… *00:22:08*
Becoming A Caregiver Overnight… *00:25:41*
The Hidden Health Risks Of Caregiving… *00:26:19*
How To Tell Normal Brain Changes From Dementia… *00:30:00*
Why Women Need More Self-Compassion During Menopause… *00:34:00*
The Power Of Community & Social Connection… *00:36:07*
What Every Woman Should Know About Brain Health Earlier In Life… *00:39:33*
Grief, Anger & Caregiver Guilt… *00:44:22*
How Dementia Changes An Entire Family… *00:47:25*
Why Women Face A Higher Alzheimer’s Risk… *00:50:26*
The Caregiver Wake-Up Call… *00:49:00*
Genetics vs. Lifestyle: Can You Lower Your Risk?… *00:59:50*
The Biggest Modifiable Dementia Risk Factors… *00:56:16*
Sleep, Blood Sugar & Brain Health… *01:08:00*
Supplements That Support Cognitive Health… *01:10:00*
Where To Learn More… *01:24:32*
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🔹 Learn more from Emma Heming Willis & Dr. Nicole Beurkens below:
• Website: hhttps://maketimewellness.com/NAT
• Website: https://www.drbeurkens.com/
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593833945?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maketimewellness/?hl=en
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