Dr. Lisa welcomes back Dr. Loise Perruchoud, certified personal trainer and brain health advocate, to discuss practical strategies to keep our brains sharp through perimenopause and menopause. Discover why we have a harder time learning and remembering, and what to do about it using exercise, lifestyle changes and more. 

Temporary changes in memory and cognitive function can occur during perimenopause due to hormonal shifts. But don’t worry, these changes can improve as our body adjusts, and there are proactive steps we can take to support our brain health. Dr. Loise sheds light on what happens to our brain as we age and offers practical strategies to prevent brain fog and support memory and cognition.

Dr. Loise founded NeuroMotion Wellness in 2016, leveraging a PhD in chemistry and her passion for movement. Beyond her academic accomplishments, Dr. Loise is a certified personal trainer and BoneFit instructor. She is  passionate about helping people move and feel better using exercise.

Dr. Loise specializes in helping women over 50 feel better and live more fulfilling lives using exercise. She uses science to help educate and guide her clients through safe and effective exercises so they can feel more confident in their bodies. She focuses on strengthening the body and stimulating the brain to make her clients physically healthier and also mentally sharper for years to come.

In this episode, we discuss:

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2. Changes in Brain Health During Perimenopause
   
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   • Temporary memory challenges due to hormonal changes
     
   • Adjustments of the body to new hormone levels
     
   
   
   
3. Importance of Beliefs on Brain Health
   
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   • Impact of positive beliefs on one’s life and aging
     
   • Reframing negative perceptions of aging
     
   
   
   
4. Brain Changes with Age
   
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   • Decrease in brain volume (prefrontal cortex and hippocampus)
     
   • Slowing of communication between neurons
     
   • Reduction in neurotransmitter production (dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine)
     
   • Behavioral changes: reduced processing speed, multitasking ability, and memory recall
     
   
   
   
5. Typical Concerns for Clients Over 50
   
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   • Key issues faced by clients over 50, including osteoporosis and balance challenges
     
   • Cognitive changes noticed in later years
     
   
   
   
6. Exercise’s Impact on Brain Health
   
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   • Benefits of exercise on brain health such as increased blood flow, neurogenesis, and neuroplasticity
     
   • How exercise supports focus, mood, and reduces risk of dementia
     
   
   
   
7. Exercise Programs for Brain Health
   
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   • Concept of dual tasking in exercise
     
   • Sample exercises combining physical and cognitive tasks, such as math problems or spelling
     
   
   
   
8. Advisable Practices for Enhancing Brain Health
   
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   • Simple practices like drinking water, tech boundaries, and exposure to sunlight
     
   • Importance of continuous learning and social interactions
     
   
   
   
9. Potentially Harmful Factors to Brain Health
   
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   • Dehydration, social isolation, lack of exercise, and insufficient sleep
     
   
   
   

Resources:

You can connect with Dr. Loise on Facebook, Instagram and at loise@neuromotionwellness.com

Brain course waitlist: neuromotion.short.gy/brain

Newsletter: The health of experience: neuromotion.substack.com

Free trial classes: https://KeepFit_trial_class.eventbrite.ca

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this presentation is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.