Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Like when women go through menopause, they'll just stop making estrogen receptors.

But what did you find?

So for 15 years, the brain is trying.

The brain is trying.

And then after age 65-ish, we see this signal attenuate.

We haven't yet.

Now it's time for the Middie Pause.

I'm Dr. Mary Claire Haver, host of the podcast Unpaused, bringing you a word from Middie Health.

Let's talk about something that I think about a lot and something I know many of you lie awake worrying about, dementia.

Here's what I want you to know.

The choices you make today directly affect your brain health tomorrow.

And you have more power than you think.

As a 57-year-old woman, I am taking small steps daily to protect my brain, like staying active, eating well, and managing my stress.

These are things I find work for me, but they may not be right for everyone.

Every woman deserves the conversation, and that's why MidiHealth is dedicated to changing the way menopause is treated with a personalized approach to each woman's specific needs.

I personally lift weights two to three times a week.

Resistance training is important because having more muscle is directly linked to better cognition and brain health.

Strong body, strong mind.

It's all connected.

In my workouts, I try to do at least 150 minutes of cardio per week, zone two training usually, at a moderate pace where you can still hold a conversation.