Menopause may play a major factor in Alzheimer’s, how to protect yourself


There is growing research that shows that as women's hormone levels go down during menopause, their risk goes up for those damaging amyloid plaques linked to Alzheimer's. TODAY’s Maria Shriver speaks with Lisa Mosconi, author of “Brain Food,” on how women can work to protect their brain health. (Created by TODAY with our sponsor AARP)