Dr. Barbie Taylor, also known as “Menopause Taylor,” is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist who retired from active practice in 2001 due to severe arthritis. Despite the fact that she had a law degree and a master’s in business at the time of her retirement (she’s a real nerd and loves school), her true passion has always been helping women.
) General Principles of Exercise for Preventing Alzheimer’s
Exercise! It’s such a common word. And it’s common for people to talk about “exercise” for preventing diseases. But what most people fail…
Preventing Alzheimer’s by Decreasing Your Risk Factors for Heart Attack
Did you know that there’s an overlap in the risk factors for heart attack and Alzheimer’s? And that means you can decrease your…
Preventing Alzheimer’s With More Focus & Less Distraction
How much do you focus on just one thing at a time, with 100% of your attention on the subject at hand? And how much do you fail to focus bec…
How Brain Ruts Can Cause or Prevent Alzheimer’s
Ruts. There are many different kinds of ruts. You have ruts in your brain that can determine your risk for Alzheimer’s disease. But the character of …
Embarking on New, Different, and Difficult to Save Your Brain -
You have to do new, different, and difficult things to save your brain from Alzheimer’s Disease. But, do you know what that means in ac…
How to Prevent Alzheimer’s by Using Your Brain -
If I told you that you can prevent Alzheimer’s by using your brain, would you know precisely what qualifies as sufficient? If you’re like most people,…
Lifestyle Options for Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease -
Do you know the lifestyle options that can serve to prevent Alzheimer’s? Knowing what they are is so powerful in enabling you to avoid it. And n…
Research on Alzheimer’s and HRT
Have the various research studies on Alzheimer’s and HRT confused you? Do you find yourself wondering whether HRT prevents Alzheimer’s or causes Alzheimer’s? If so, y…
) The Effect of Different Types of Menopause on Your Risk for Alzheimer’s
Let’s see, there’s premature menopause, non-premature menopause, gradual menopause, and sudden menopause. Do you think the …
The Effect of Menopause on Your Brain
Do you know what the effect of menopause is on your brain? It’s all based on basic science. Knowing the science can help you manage your menopause in a way that …
) The Effects of Estrogen & Progesterone on Your Brain
Have you ever stopped to analyze the effect of estrogen and progesterone on your brain function? Were there certain times during your menstrual…
) Genetics of Alzheimer’s
You’ve probably heard of genetic mutations for Alzheimer’s Disease. But do you know how many of them there are and how they differ? They are certainly not all the same wit…
) Brain Build-Up & Break-Down with Age
If you had to describe the typical pattern of brain build-up and break-down with aging, would you be able to do it? Do you think your brain builds up to a ce…
Normal & Abnormal Brain Aging
There are so many annoying things that you notice as your brain ages! You fish for words, forget things, and get distracted easily. Are these things normal? Or do they …
How to Know If You’re At Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease
Do you know the risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease? In other words, do you know how to determine if you’re at risk for it? Well, that’s precis…
Incidence, Prevalence, & Social Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease
Do you know how common Alzheimer’s is? The actual numbers will shock you. And so will the social impact it has on caregivers and society…
Symptoms & Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
Do you know the pattern of memory loss in Alzheimer’s? Do you know which memories you lose first? Which memories stay and which ones decay? This podcast w…
Alzheimer’s Pathology
Do you know the actual pathology that causes Alzheimer’s? What actually goes wrong in your brain? Understanding this goes a long way in helping you to avoid Alzheimer’s. In this…
Different Kinds of Dementia
Did you know that there are many different kinds of dementia? Can you name some of them? In order to understand Alzheimer’s Disease, it’s wise to first understand dementia…
Different Kinds of Memory
Have you ever stopped to think about all the different kinds of learning and memory your brain can perform? If you had to name or describe them, could you? This podcast will…