The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

Informative, helpful and empowering! Who knew that two-thirds of Alzheimer disease afflicts women, bring female is a risk factor. So much to learn from this book on how to minimize your risk from this devastating disease.

The statistics provided at the beginning of this book concerning women and Alzheimer's Disease are indeed staggering. And, if one thinks they are high now...wait until the year 2050. The book covers topics relating to Alzheimer's including how a woman may reclaim her health, diet, hormonal therapy, dispelling myths concerning brains, questionnaires for heart disease, depression, stress, and more.One thing that Dr. Mosconi mentions early in her book is that this disease begins 20 to 30 years before symptoms appear. All the more reason that the younger generation of women should read this now and take action to improve their mental health. (I am in my 70's now and, of course, I wish this book was available years ago..But, she does state that it is never too late to start the steps listed...results will be obtained).It is a book full of information, an interesting read and the author has spent her life researching women and their health issues...I was amazed to read that clinical trials were given to men and not women...just a few years ago. The male medical profession is learning (albeit it slowly) about women. The disparity is not only financially but also includes intellectual, legal and medical areas. This outstanding book will provide the reader with some important tools to assist them.Lots of interesting recipes at the end, as well. I will admit that I normally do not purchase organic products. My problem has always been that the prices are high and am unsure of the organic testing that is done on them.And, on a personal note which really does not belong here, I am one of thousands in the US that provided care for my Mom. She had Lewy Body Dementia and had no idea who I was for 14 months or so. We both went on a journey together and it was indeed a painful one for me. She always worried about Alzheimer's and what would happen. I always told her 'you'll be fine, Mom, as you won't know..." She passed away in 2003 and I think of her often... Not all bad in retrospect as we made cookies, looked at old photographs, listened to her favorite music and spent a lot of time together... (I stopped working in my mid-50's to care for her and never returned to the work force).. And, I would do it again in a heartbeat.If there is one book that I would recommend for the younger women in my life this would be the one. The last part lists all of the author's sources.Most highly recommended.

As far as a doctor and a scientist and researcher this is a good book. But one has to ask themselves that in this subject matter are there both social and spiritual factors that could help prevent this disease?

This books gives amazing and detailed information about a woman’s brain. In addition, what test to get and what foods to eat. A must read for every woman.

I wish this book had been around when I was in my twenties. The information is so wonderful even at 70. I think this should be required reading for all young women. Believe me it would have saved me a lot of pain and suffering had I had this information back in my youth. Young girls are so fortunate to have this knowledge at a very young age to avoid all the problems in later life, if they only will use it.

Very well written, and informative. I recommend this book to all women, those approaching, and those well down the road to adulthood. It explains so much about women's minds and our chemical make up. It has some great information ALL women should know. I also recommend it for any males who want to understand what goes on as their female partners age.

A lot of great information on the woman's brain and the do's and don't for successful aging. This book delves into causes of and preventing alzheimers and dementia.

If you were born with a uterus and have a brain you NEED to read this book! I borrowed the audio book from my library but it has so much info I had to buy it for reference! Skip the library on this one- just buy it!!

Las mujeres mayores de 50 años tienen mucho más riesgo de padecer enfermedades cerebrales de lo que creemos. Comprenda por qué, identifique sus riesgos específicos y descubra formas de reducir sus riesgos con este libro. Se lo recomiendo a todas las mujeres de este grupo de edad como una forma de empoderarnos para vivir nuestras mejores vidas durante muchos años.

Haven’t read this yet but it was recommended to me by a good friend and champion of women’s health based in New Zealand. The book arrived very quickly and in perfect condition

No matter your age, this book is full of excellent information in managing your health as a woman. Prevention is a theme. Highly recommended!

Easy to understand, well-paced not dumbed down nor overly academic. Highly recommend.

This book and the author's "Brain Food" book have become our new "Go To" Standards. Excellent brilliant author whose work is well referenced and researched.