The XX Brain
By Lisa Mosconi
The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Prevent Dementia. Penguin Random House, 2020.
Summary of The XX Brain book by Lisa Mosconi
A medically-backed guide for women on how to engage in better health and well-being practices, as a form of self-care and a means to reduce and prevent the risks of disease—and dementia in particular.
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What do you get from this book? A specifically-tailored lifestyle program for women to keep the dementia nemesis at bay
As age creeps into a woman’s body and brain, physiological and psychological changes can allow debilitating diseases to creep in too
It’s time to bring dementia to light, talk about Alzheimer’s, and debunk the myths around women’s brain health
Genetics and risk factors for dementia can be managed and controlled with lifestyle modifications
The biological impacts of pregnancy and menopause are significant and can mess with women’s brains
Menopause hormone treatment may be a blessing in disguise or a curse in the making
Take action and seek your doctor’s input to create your prevention plan—and if you meet the criteria, look into genetic testing
Your brain is as unique to you as your fingerprint—a brain scan can provide invaluable information about your health
You are what you eat—remember that saying? Food fuels your brain, so feed it well!
Carbohydrates, phytoestrogens, fats, and cholesterol are at the core of the first four of eight steps on the nutrition ladder
The final four steps are all about healthy bacteria, getting enough water, going organic, and eating less
Move it, move it, move it (and repeat)—make sure to de-stress, sleep soundly, and balance your chaotic life
It’s all about your brain—use it, don’t abuse it! It is, after all, your guardian for life
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Who should read The XX Brain book
- Women of all ages
- anyone wanting to learn about dementia
- medical students
- family members of women who have Alzheimer’s or are at risk of dementia
About the author of The XX Brain
Lisa Mosconi
Lisa Mosconi, PhD, is the director of the Women’s Brain Initiative and associate director of the first Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic in the United States—at Weill Cornell Medical College—where she is an associate professor of neurology and radiology. Dr. Mosconi is also an adjunct faculty member at the New York University Department of Psychiatry.
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