Discover how Dr. Pat McShane’s 21-point Brain Score helps women reduce dementia risk through lifestyle and preventive brain health strategies.
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In this episode of Women’s Healthspan Voices, I dive into the science of dementia prevention and introduce the 21-point Brain Score—a simple test that helps you assess your brain health. We’ll explore how everyday habits like diet, exercise, and alcohol use impact memory and why midlife is the best time to act. You’ll also learn how lifestyle coaching can improve your brain performance and help you stay sharp for years to come.In this episode of Women’s Healthspan Voices, I dive into the science of dementia prevention and introduce the 21-point Brain Score—a simple test that helps you assess your brain health. We’ll explore how everyday habits like diet, exercise, and alcohol use impact memory and why midlife is the best time to act. You’ll also learn how lifestyle coaching can improve your brain performance and help you stay sharp for years to come.
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Dr. Pat McShane is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. She then pursued her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Boston Hospital for Women, followed by completing her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
In addition to Dr. McShane’s extensive experience with treating infertility, she has dedicated decades of her career to educating the next generation of reproductive endocrinologists. Dr. McShane has served as an instructor in OB/GYN at Boston Hospital for Women, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, UMass Medical Center, and University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.
After her initial practice with reproductive-aged women, mostly seeking fertility, Dr. McShane became focused on the health of postmenopausal women following her own life journey and founded a video series.
She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). To further pursue her deep interest in women’s health in developing countries, Dr. McShane completed her Certificate in Global Public Health in May 2014 at Colorado School of Public Health. Dr. McShane has authored reports and abstracts on topics such as in vitro fertilization, preimplantation genetic testing, and fertility preservation.
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Patricia McShane, MD
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-mcshane-0535ba3/
Website: www.womenshealthspan.net
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mcshanepmcshane9303
Produced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast/
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