In this episode of Wellness After 40, I'm joined by Tess Cheng, MS, health and wellness coach and author of Confident You, to discuss one of the topics many women worry about most as they age: brain health.
Women account for nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer's cases, but how much of our risk is genetic—and how much can be influenced by the choices we make every day?
Tess breaks down the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease, why women may be at greater risk, and the lifestyle habits that research suggests can help support long-term brain health.
In this conversation, we discuss:
• The difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease
• Why women face a higher risk of Alzheimer's
• The connection between menopause, hormones, and brain health
• The powerful role of exercise and movement
• Why sleep is essential for memory and cognitive function
• How stress, blood sugar, inflammation, nutrition, and alcohol affect the brain
• Supplements that may support brain health
• What family history really means for your risk
• Simple habits you can start today to support healthy aging
If brain health has ever felt overwhelming or frightening, this episode offers practical, evidence-based strategies and a hopeful perspective on what we can do now to support our brains for the future.
Resources from Tess
🌐 Website: https://glowithtess.com/
📖 Confident You: https://amzn.to/4ae7Sbo
😴 Free Sleep Tracker: https://tinyurl.com/GWTSleepGuide
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