Women are far more likely than men to suffer from anxiety depression migraines brain
injuries strokes and Alzheimer's disease. But until recently scientific research has focused
on 'bikini medicine ' assuming that women are essentially men with different reproductive
organs. The XX Brain presents groundbreaking research showing that women's brains age
distinctly from men's due mostly to the decline of a key brain-protective hormone: estrogen.
Taking on all aspects of women's health including brain fog memory lapses depression stress
insomnia hormonal imbalances and the increased risk of dementia Dr. Mosconi introduces
cutting-edge evidence-based methods for protecting the female brain encompassing diet stress
reduction and sleep. She also examines the effectiveness of hormonal replacement therapy
addresses the perils of environmental toxins and explores the role of our microbiome. Luckily
it is never too late to take care of yourself.
