Happy & Healthy with Amy

Alzheimer’s Risk in Women vs. Men: What’s Different

• Amy Lang • Season 2 • Episode 44

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If your mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you may already be wondering, “Am I next?” But if your dad, husband, brother, or partner is the one you’re worried about, this episode is for you too.

Amy breaks down the differences in Alzheimer’s risk in women and men, including why women carry more modifiable risk factors, why certain risk factors may hit women’s cognition harder, and why Alzheimer’s may show up in men in ways that can blindside you.

What to Listen For

  • [00:00] Why this episode is for women and the men they love 
  • [02:00] Why “early is everything” in Alzheimer’s prevention 
  • [05:00] Why women’s Alzheimer’s risk is not just about longevity 
  • [07:00] The UC San Diego study findings that surprised researchers 
  • [10:00] The 13 modifiable dementia risk factors studied 
  • [12:00] Who carries more risk factors versus who is more affected by them
  • [15:00] How BMI affects cognitive performance differently in women vs men 
  • [18:00] What you need to know about the effects of cholesterol management 
  • [22:00] How heart health affects Alzheimer’s risk in men
  • [27:00] What behavioral symptoms show up more often in men with Alzheimer’s

Over 7.2 million adults in the U.S. have clinical Alzheimer's, and 2 out of 3 are women. But men are not immune, and there are significant differences. Knowing what they are and which modifiable risk factors to pay attention to means more effective prevention as well as treatment. Listen to the full episode, subscribe to Happy and Healthy with Amy, and download Amy’s free RESTORED Protocol guide so you can start building an Alzheimer’s-resistant brain—one habit at a time.

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