Maria Shriver: The Alzheimer's Warning Women Aren't Getting from Their Doctors

In this insightful discussion, Maria Shriver explores the powerful connection between what we eat and our brain health, emphasizing how healthy eating can support longevity. She champions the importance of self care and agency for womens health, particularly as we age. Maria also shares personal health data, revealing surprising findings that underscore her message. Are you ignoring the subtle signs of cognitive decline? Maria Shriver reveals the critical Alzheimer's warning women aren't getting from their doctors and shares her personal journey to optimize brain health. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Mark Hyman sits down with powerhouse advocate Maria Shriver to discuss the systemic failures in women's healthcare and why Alzheimer’s is disproportionately affecting women. Maria opens up about her mother's lifelong health struggles, her father's battle with Alzheimer's, and how these deeply personal experiences fueled her mission to democratize health data and fund groundbreaking research. We unpack the truth about how the traditional medical system consistently dismisses women's chronic symptoms as "stress" or "hormones," and what you can do to demand better care. We also dive deep into Maria's own Function Health lab results, uncovering hidden biomarkers like heavy metal toxicity from swordfish, low-grade inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies that traditional annual checkups completely missed. Discover actionable steps you can take today to protect your brain, advocate for yourself at the doctor's office, eat for cognitive longevity, and truly become the CEO of your own health. Get my FREE guide 3 Steps to Reverse Aging when you sign up for my weekly health picks 👉 https://bit.ly/IncreaseHealthspan View Show Notes From This Episode: https://bit.ly/ep-908 This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Butcher Box, Thrive Market, and Mitopure. Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at https://RupaHealth.com. ButcherBox is giving new members two pounds of wild-caught salmon for FREE plus $20 off. Visit https://ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY. Head over to https://ThriveMarket.com/Hyman today to receive 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit https://TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10. In honor of Brain and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, use code HYMAN20 in the month of June for 20% off your purchase at https://moshlife.com/discount/HYMAN20 and visit https://www.mariashriversundaypaper.c... to redeem a 1-month trial of Sunday Paper PLUS! (0:00) Introduction: Maria Shriver, advocacy, and personal motivation (2:16) Maria Shriver’s caregiving experience and her mother’s health (7:37) Women’s health: Historical neglect and new research focus (10:36) Maria Shriver’s approach to alternative medicine and Function Health (13:02) Shift in Alzheimer’s research and prevention strategies (18:06) Disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s on women of color (19:30) Addressing women’s health in medical education and geriatric care (20:39) Preparing for aging population and Alzheimer’s (22:13) Maria Shriver’s health goals, family history, and early detection (25:51) Insights from Maria Shriver’s lab results (32:16) Early detection of Alzheimer’s and being proactive (34:34) Sponsor: Mosh protein bars (41:09) Brain-healthy lifestyle practices and nutrient optimization (43:49) Functional health panels and personal health improvements (46:18) Research gaps and the need for more studies in women’s health (49:32) Empowering individuals to advocate for their health (52:10) Policy changes and future initiatives for women’s health (54:16) Functional Health’s impact on future generations and advocacy (1:00:01) AI, self-care, and building a health knowledge system (1:02:01) Sponsor: Function Health waitlist and special offer (1:02:11) Maria Shriver’s ongoing initiatives and closing remarks #Health #WomensHealth #BrainHealth #AlzheimersPrevention