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Summary of The XX Brain 

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Two-thirds of all people with Alzheimer's disease are women. Now, various scientists, one of whom is Lisa Mosconi, are trying to figure out why, so that we can learn how to prevent this disease, or at least stall its development. Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D., is the Women's Brain Initiative director and a professor of neuroscience in neurology and radiology. She argues that you should begin caring about your brain way before any symptoms of cognitive decline are visible, as per common misconception, by actively monitoring your health and taking necessary precautions. Her book will guide you through this process. Dr. Mosconi provides tests and questionnaires to determine your risks for various diseases, useful sites with medical information, tips on choosing a doctor, and balanced nutrition plans that are healthy for both women's bodies and brains. “How we live today impacts each of our tomorrows.” ~ Maria Shriver

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Female health is different, and it wasn’t studied properly

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It is not a secret that there is still gender disparity all over the world between men and women. But did you know that these issues pertain to the health and wellness sector as well? Historically, medicine was male-dominated, which led to it being focused on treating not any person but a man specifically. According to earlier scientists, the only difference a woman had from a man was her reproductive organs.

However, this is a wild misconception that later resulted in a blatant inability of modern medicine to treat women accurately and meet all their needs. For example, what we perceive as typical heart attack symptoms, like crushing pain in the chest and left arm, mainly pertain to men. But women tend to display contrasting reactions to this condition, such as sweating, nausea, and difficulty breathing.

Let's look at Alzheimer's disease in particular. At the scale that Alzheimer's is progressing, the number of people affected today will triple by 2050, around 15 million people in America alone. And two-thirds of all people suffering from the disease are women! If that's not enough, taking care of the loved ones with the disease also falls predominantly on women. Yet the illness is still not recognized as a women's health issue.
There are two times more women diagnosed with depression and anxiety than men.
The author provides strategies for women to start being proactive with their health. The steps presented in this book are also generally useful for any gender and will help you improve your mood and sleep, reduce stress, boost your energy, and strengthen your brainpower.

And if you are a man finding this book in your hands, rest assured that it will be useful for you. Whether you are interested in women's physiology or healthcare in general or perhaps have a female relative with Alzheimer's or another cognitive disease, you will find scientifically-based facts and insights that will broaden your perspective and maybe even crush a few of your stereotypes regarding women. After all, the point is not to pit women against men but to understand the differences and embrace them.
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Biological differences in male and female brains

It is known that male DNA has XY chromosomes while female DNA has XX chromosomes, hence the book's title. What is not so widely popular is that X chromosomes are generally larger than Y chromosomes and carry many more genes. Since genes are critical to hormonal production, the female brain is much more affected by hormones than the male brain is. Knowing how hormones operate will allow women to make smarter health-related decisions and prevent cognitive disorders.
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Risks to Alzheimer's and how to determine them

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Effects of menopause and pregnancy on women

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A healthy diet means a healthy brain

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Let’s get physical!

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