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When it comes to physical health, it\u2019s no secret that too often research of new medications and studies being released are disproportionately reflective of results based on men. Women\u2019s health issues have been poorly studied for years. More physicians and scientists are starting to shine light on the problems that exist with treating men based studies as sufficient evidence for how to best treat women. Dr. Lisa Mosconi is a neuroscientist and author of the book, The XX Brain, which dives deep into women\u2019s cognitive health and preventing Alzheimer\u2019s disease.\nIf you\u2019re curious about how stimulants such as caffeine or alcohol effect you between cycles or how significant physical activity truly is for women over the age of 35, this interview is going to help you get started. As Lisa Mosconi says, it\u2019s not about which is better or more superior. men\u2019s brains or women\u2019s brains, it\u2019s about understanding there are functional differences that we can optimize for to have greater cognitive function and energy throughout our lives.\nCheck out Lisa Mosconi\u2019s latest book, The XX Brain: https://amzn.to/3rBH4ex\n\nSHOW NOTES:\nBikini Medicine | Lisa on women\u2019s health is treated indistinguishable from men\u2019s health [1:07]\nAmbien Study | A study that revealed how women medicated with Ambien crashed more [4:30]\nXX Brain | Lisa on understanding how the xx brain is wired and responds and functions [6:56]\nBrain in Puberty | Lisa explains what happens to the brain during puberty for women [13:42]\nBrain During Menstrual | How menstrual flow effects women\u2019s changes in the brain [17:10]\nCaffeine Stimulants | Lisa explains how to optimize energy from stimulants for your cycle [21:28]\nDiet for Your Cycle | How foods functions for women\u2019s brain health and how to optimize [26:39]\nSupplements | Lisa shares how to supplement with a healthy diet to optimize xx brain [31:03]\nExercise for Women | Lisa on why consistency is usually more important than intensity [33:05]\nStress in Women | Reducing stress is a brain protective strategy that relies on hormones [38:33]\nTips Against Stress | Practical tips that can help you effectively fight stress day by day [43:13]\nMagic of Sleep | Lisa reveals the self care process that happens during sleep [46:41]\nPregnancy & Your Brain | How pregnancy stimulates brain plasticity and connection [50:08]\n\nCheck out our sponsors:\nAthletic Greens: Go to https://athleticgreens.com/lisa and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase!\nInsideTracker: insidetracker.com/womenofimpact\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nCalling all Badasses!! If you really want to level up your confidence game, check out the WOMEN OF IMPACT SUBSCRIPTION, specially designed to turn you into the badass you were born to be!\xa0\nWomen of EXTRA Impact Subscription Benefits:\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to listen to Women of Impact round table discussions, weekly motivation, previously unreleased episodes, and more!\xa0\n\nSubscriber-only access to an additional 4 podcasts with hundreds of archived Women of Impact episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists, and updated weekly.\n\nLooking to boost your confidence? Check out the Get Confident playlist.\xa0\n\nWant to repair and heal your relationships? Start with Love Lab.\xa0\n\n\nCurious about your health? We\u2019ve got you covered in Health Hub.\xa0\n\n\nAnd of course, weekly boosts of mini-motivation from Lisa herself that'll have you strutting through life with your head held high on the Badass Boosts playlist\xa0\n\nDon't settle for mediocrity when you can be extraordinary!\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices