Wellness Compass

The Role of Children in Protecting Their Mothers’ and Grandmothers’ Brain Health #Women’s Brain Health Series Brain health is not just biology. It’s connection. It’s presence. It’s how we show up for each other — especially for the women who raised us. 1️⃣ Conversation keeps the brain young Strong emotional and social bonds are linked to slower memory decline in older adults. For many women, memory and emotion are tightly wired together — so a warm, caring conversation is not “just talking.” It’s stimulation for the hippocampus, the brain's memory center. “Social isolation and loneliness are associated with cognitive decline in older adults.” — Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience (2023) Read the study → Even five minutes of real connection — a check-in call, a slow walk, sharing tea — is brain support. 📘 Related reading: ...

Is the Brain at Risk After Menopause? The Impact of Estrogen Decline on Women’s Brain Health | Wellness Compass Life Series: Women’s Brain Health — Why Are We at Greater Risk? (Part 2) 1. What Really Happens to the Brain After Menopause Menopause isn’t just a reproductive milestone — it’s a neurological transition . During this time, estrogen levels drop sharply, and that shift changes how the brain fuels, connects, and repairs itself. “The menopausal transition is a neurological event with measurable effects on brain structure, connectivity, and energy metabolism.” — Mosconi et al., Scientific Reports (2021) Estrogen supports the brain’s mitochondria (its energy source), stabilizes the hippocampus (memory center), and strengthens neural communication. When estrogen declines, brain metabolism slows — leading to brain fog, forgetfulness, or mood swings. It’s not “just aging.” It’s the brain adapting ...