The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive

Description: The XX Brain by Lisa Mosconi, Maria Shriver "The first book to address cognitive enhancement and Alzheimers prevention specifically in women--and to frame brain health as an essential component of Womens Health"-- FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The instant New York Times bestseller!"In The XX Brain, Lisa meticulously guides us in the ways we can both nourish and protect ourselves, body and mind, to ensure our brains remain resilient throughout our lives."--from the foreword by Maria ShriverThe first book to address cognitive enhancement and Alzheimers prevention specifically in women--and to frame brain health as an essential component of Womens Health.In this revolutionary book, Dr. Lisa Mosconi, director of the Womens Brain Initiative at Weill Cornell Medical College, provides women with the first plan to address the unique risks of the female brain.Until now, medical research has focused on "bikini medicine," assuming that women are essentially men with breasts and tubes. Yet women are far more likely than men to suffer from anxiety, depression, migraines, brain injuries, and strokes. They are also twice as likely to end their lives suffering from Alzheimers disease, even when their longer lifespans are taken into account. But in the past, the female brain has received astonishingly little attention and was rarely studied by medical researchers-- resulting in a wealth of misinformation about womens health.The XX Brain confronts this crisis by revealing how the two powerful X chromosomes that distinguish women from men impact the brain first and foremost and by focusing on a key brain-protective hormone: estrogen.Taking on all aspects of womens health, including brain fog, memory lapses, depression, stress, insomnia, hormonal imbalances, and the increased risk of dementia, Dr. Mosconi introduces cutting-edge, evidence-based approaches to protecting the female brain, including a specific diet proven to work for women, strategies to reduce stress, and useful tips for restorative sleep. She also examines the controversy about soy and hormonal replacement therapy, takes on the perils of environmental toxins, and examines the role of our microbiome. Perhaps best of all, she makes clear that it is never too late to take care of yourself.The XX Brain is a rallying cry for women to have full access to information regarding what is going on in their brains and bodies as well as a roadmap for the path to optimal, lifelong brain health. Author Biography Lisa Mosconi, PhD, is the director of the Womens Brain Initiative and associate director of the Alzheimers Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College, where she serves as an associate professor of neuroscience in neurology and radiology. In addition, she is an adjunct faculty member at the NYU Department of Psychiatry. She is the author of Brain Food. Review "Dr. Mosconi boldly takes the question of what differentiates men from women away from just the reproductive organs and focuses on the unique characteristics of the female brain. And it is about time! When 2/3 of Alzheimers patients are women, clearly a manifestation of the female brains uniqueness, we must take notice. The XX Brain is fully empowering, leveraging the very best science allowing women to enhance cognitive health and gain control of their brains destiny."—David Perlmutter, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain"This extraordinary book gives women cutting-edge, research-based advice on what they particularly need to know to keep their brains functioning at maximum capacity. Highly recommended!"—JJ Virgin, New York Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet"Women over 35 need to know that perimenopause is a dramatic transition state not just in terms of mood, sex drive, and hot flashes—but in terms of brain health and function. Lisa Mosconi is the leading authority on the female brain as it navigates hormonal upheaval, and she is here to close our knowledge gap. I give her extraordinary new book my highest recommendation!"—Sara Gottfried, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure"Womens brains have unique risk factors for dementia that until now have been ignored by science. Lisa Mosconis path-breaking work changes this paradigm to show women how they specifically can protect and enhance brain function throughout life. Essential reading!"—Max Lugavere, New York Times bestselling author of Genius Foods"This is a groundbreaking, must-read book, right on target with what I have found about womens brains. As we age it is critical for us to act aggressively in promoting not just our health but our brain health through lifestyle. I highly recommend it!"—Anna Cabeca, DO, author of The Hormone Fix"The XX Brain is a must read for every woman who wants to protect her brain. Dr Mosconi presents invaluable information and practical solutions to be—and stay—your best."—Louann Brizendine MD, author of The Female Brain"The XX Brain is an exciting and empowering read for all women. Dr. Mosconi provides actionable advice to protect your brain and thrive throughout your lifetime! I highly recommend making your brain a priority now and taking charge before the inevitable hormonal shifts of perimenopause. In this book, Dr. Mosconi will show you how."—Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND, author of Beyond the Pill"The XX Brain is a wealth of vital information about brain health. For too long brain health has not been considered womens health, and Dr. Mosconi is having none of that! In an accessible and relatable way she provides women with the necessary background information and tools to be empowered about brain health. Whether you have a family history of Alzheimers disease, are struggling with brain fog in menopause, or just want to know more, this book is for you. I learned a lot, and Im eager to share this information with my colleagues and my patients. Taking care of your brain starts with this book."—Dr. Jen Gunter, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Vagina Bible"In her new book, The XX Brain, she [Dr. Mosconi] explains the differences between the female and male brains and explores the different ways the brain affects womens health. She offers practical tips on how to optimize brain health and discusses the unique risks women have for developing Alzheimers disease and actions they can take to help prevent it."—The Wall Street Journal"In The XX Brain, Mosconi makes a compelling argument: Brain health is womens health."—goop"The XX Brain: Im buying this for every woman I love in my life."—Mandy Moore Review Quote "Dr. Mosconi boldly takes the question of what differentiates men from women away from just the reproductive organs and focuses on the unique characteristics of the female brain. And it is about time! When 2/3 of Alzheimers patients are women, clearly a manifestation of the female brains uniqueness, we must take notice. The XX Brain is fully empowering, leveraging the very best science allowing women to enhance cognitive health and gain control of their brains destiny." --David Perlmutter, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain "This extraordinary book gives women cutting-edge, research-based advice on what they particularly need to know to keep their brains functioning at maximum capacity. Highly recommended!" --JJ Virgin, New York Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet "Women over 35 need to know that perimenopause is a dramatic transition state not just in terms of mood, sex drive, and hot flashes--but in terms of brain health and function. Lisa Mosconi is the leading authority on the female brain as it navigates hormonal upheaval, and she is here to close our knowledge gap. I give her extraordinary new book my highest recommendation!" --Sara Gottfried, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure "Womens brains have unique risk factors for dementia that until now have been ignored by science. Lisa Mosconis path-breaking work changes this paradigm to show women how they specifically can protect and enhance brain function throughout life. Essential reading!" --Max Lugavere, New York Times bestselling author of Genius Foods "This is a groundbreaking, must-read book, right on target with what I have found about womens brains. As we age it is critical for us to act aggressively in promoting not just our health but our brain health through lifestyle. I highly recommend it!" --Anna Cabeca, DO, author of The Hormone Fix " The XX Brain is a must read for every woman who wants to protect her brain. Dr Mosconi presents invaluable information and practical solutions to be--and stay--your best." --Louann Brizendine MD, author of The Female Brain " The XX Brain is an exciting and empowering read for all women. Dr. Mosconi provides actionable advice to protect your brain and thrive throughout your lifetime! I highly recommend making your brain a priority now and taking charge before the inevitable hormonal shifts of perimenopause. In this book, Dr. Mosconi will show you how." --Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND, author of Beyond the Pill " The XX Brain is a wealth of vital information about brain health. For too long brain health has not been considered womens health, and Dr. Mosconi is having none of that! In an accessible and relatable way she provides women with the necessary background information and tools to be empowered about brain health. Whether you have a family history of Alzheimers disease, are struggling with brain fog in menopause, or just want to know more, this book is for you. I learned a lot, and Im eager to share this information with my colleagues and my patients. Taking care of your brain starts with this book." --Dr. Jen Gunter, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Vagina Bible "In her new book, The XX Brain , she [Dr. Mosconi] explains the differences between the female and male brains and explores the different ways the brain affects womens health. She offers practical tips on how to optimize brain health and discusses the unique risks women have for developing Alzheimers disease and actions they can take to help prevent it." -- The Wall Street Journal "In The XX Brain , Mosconi makes a compelling argument: Brain health is womens health." --goop " The XX Brain : Im buying this for every woman I love in my life." --Mandy Moore Excerpt from Book Chapter 1 The Inner Workings of the Female Brain John Grays bestseller Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus , with which he coined that now famous metaphor, speaks to pop sciences long-term fascination with the psychological differences between men and women. Theres no shortage of comedy routines that enjoy poking fun at this infamous battle of the sexes. If we were so inclined, we could hop on the bandwagon, imagining a female brain that consisted of zones such as the must-have-chocolate-now node, the gossip gland, or the busy kids-and-marriage center. Of course, our male counterparts would possess their own set of similarly satirized areas, including a pair of power tool glands, a quick-firing lame excuse lobe, and the ever-defiant "getting lost and not admitting it" region. The origins of behavioral differences between men and women have been a topic of conversation since ancient history. However, the idea that the brain could be the principal means by which males and females behave differently is strikingly modern, having only been accepted as a true determining factor in the 1960s. Before then, people were convinced that our genitals themselves were at the crux of the matter. Then in 1992, scientists made a very powerful discovery: Our so-called sex hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone, influence not only sexual behavior but brain function as well. In other words, the hormones inextricably involved with our sexuality turn out to be just as crucial in the overall functioning of our minds. Although our gender and its hormones dont offer a universal explanation for our health or behavior, gender differences in the brain manifest themselves in many fascinating and often overlooked ways. This is in part due to the fact that hormones are made by our DNA, and as we know, our DNA is different depending on our sex. However, not many people know that the X chromosome is actually much larger than the relatively tiny Y chromosome, containing a lofty 1,098 genes as compared with the Y chromosomes 78. This means that a woman, wielding her double X, possesses over 1,000 more genes than a man, many of which are critical for both hormonal production and brain activity. X Marks the Spot: The Estrogen-Driven Brain All women are intuitively aware of the constant conversation between their brains and their hormones, and many of us find ourselves attributing our moods to them. Actually, our female hormones do have strong, deep effects on the brain that go far beyond the typical attributes of PMS and the variety of other ups and downs associated with our cycles. Hormones are powerful chemicals involved in almost every process in the body and brain, including cellular metabolism, tissue growth, and recovery from injury. By doing so, hormones keep our brains acute, energized, and youthful. At the same time, they keep our bones strong, our gut active, and our sex life potent. They also affect our weight, immune function, and even how we turn food into fuel. Thanks to their all-encompassing roles, our hormones influence every aspect of our physiology, and subsequently, our health-physical and mental. When your hormones are out of whack, you feel it everywhere from your joints to your thoughts. Depending on whether they are in balance or going awry, well experience changes not only in a number of bodily functions but also in our cognitive power, mood, and mental alertness, right down to how we think, talk, feel, and remember. While all hormones are important in this regard, most of the research points to 17 Details ISBN0593542134 Author Maria Shriver Short Title The XX Brain Pages 368 Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 0593542134 ISBN-13 9780593542132 Format Paperback Publication Date 2022-11-08 Subtitle The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimers Disease Publisher Penguin Young Readers Imprint Penguin Young Readers Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-11-08 NZ Release Date 2022-11-08 US Release Date 2022-11-08 UK Release Date 2022-11-08 DEWEY 616.8311 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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