XX-brain

"Alzheimer's disease is now as real a threat to women as breast cancer. Women in their 60s are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease over the course of their lives as breast cancer. Yet breast cancer, not Alzheimer's, has been identified as a major health problem for women. A 45-year-old woman has a 20 percent chance of developing Alzheimer's later in life, compared to a 10 percent chance for a man." "Women's brain health is one of the most neglected and under-researched areas of concern, and it is constantly being addressed in light of a medical paradigm that focuses solely on men." Medical research has traditionally assumed that women are essentially men, with only their reproductive organs differing where their bodies are covered by bikinis. XX Brain is the first book to specifically address the issue of improving women's cognitive abilities and preventing Alzheimer's disease. It explains the powerful effects of the X chromosome and estrogen, addresses the debate over soy and hormone replacement, the dangers of environmental toxins, and the role of the microbiome. Dr. Lisa Mosconi presents strategies that women can use to live healthier, make their brains more resilient before, during, and after menopause, and protect against brain dullness, memory loss, depression, stress, sleep disorders, hormonal problems, and dementia. Her recommendations are the result of years of clinical research and her own work. The XX Brain became an immediate New York Times bestseller upon its publication. DR. LISA MOSCONI is a world-renowned Italian-American researcher, associate professor, and neuroradiologist. She received her PhD from the University of Florence. As director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Weill Cornell Medical School in New York City, she launched a groundbreaking initiative to study the female brain and how gender differences influence brain aging and Alzheimer's risk. She was named one of the 17 most influential women scientists of our time by The Times. In 2022, ELLE magazine named her one of the 100 Women Who Changed the World. Upcoming: Menopause and the Brain (2026)