The instant new york times bestseller The xx brain receives mostly positive reviews for its focus on women's brain health and alzheimer's prevention Readers appreciate the scientific information on hormones, menopause, and cognitive decline. Lisa mosconi overview the underlying concept behind this most illuminating book is the curious and unsettling observation that women seem to be disproportionally more vulnerable to diseases than men Whilst this predisposition cuts across all body organs, the author particularly focuses on the brain to illustrate its profound impact The xx brain confronts this crisis by revealing how the two powerful x chromosomes that distinguish women from men impact our brain first and foremost
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