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Monday 10/20/25: How heart disease presents in women, combatting memory loss, why leaves change color

Today on Lake Effect, we speak with a doctor and heart attack survivor about the importance of learning how heart disease presents in women. Then, we learn how the United Community Center in Milwaukee is helping Spanish-speakers with memory loss. Plus, we learn why leaves change color in fall.

Guests:

  • Linda Kiewit, heart attack survivor
  • Dr. Stacy Gardiner, assistant professor at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Dr. Piero Antuono, neurology professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Erica Young, professor of biological sciences at UW-Milwaukee
  • LizHerzmann, wildlife conservation educator at Horicon Marsh
  • Amanda Weibel, communications officer for Travel Wisconsin