Brain Health in Midlife

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1. 1This study looked at links between pregnancy complications like gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia and later brain health — does my own pregnancy history put me at higher risk for dementia or Alzheimer's disease, and should we be monitoring that?
2. 2The trial measured things like cerebral blood flow, pulse wave velocity, and Alzheimer's-related biomarkers in midlife women — are any of those tests something you'd recommend I get done given my personal history?
3. 3Since this study has already completed, has any of the data been published or shared yet, and can we look at the findings together to see what they might mean for my situation?
4. 4The trial tracked cardiometabolic markers like HbA1c, insulin, glucose, and lipids alongside brain health — based on my current labs, do you think my cardiometabolic profile is something we should be actively managing to help protect my brain long-term?
5. 5If women with a history of gestational hypertension or pre-eclampsia face elevated risks for cardiovascular and cognitive decline later in life, what steps, if any, should I be taking right now in midlife to reduce those risks?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.