The Women's Brain Book

The neuroscience of health, hormones and happiness

Sarah McKay

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Hachette Australia
27 March 2018

Medicine; Popular science; Neurosciences

For women, understanding how the brain works during the key stages of life - in utero, childhood, puberty and adolescence, pregnancy and motherhood, menopause and old age - is essential to their health. Dr Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist who knows everything worth knowing about women's brains, and shares it in this fascinating, essential book.

Understanding how the brain grows and changes through the stages of life is key to health and wellbeing. This is not a book about the differences between male and female brains, nor a book using neuroscience to explain gender-specific behaviours, the 'battle of the sexes' or 'Mars-Venus' stereotypes. This is a book about what happens inside the brains and bodies of women as they move through the phases of life, and the unique - and often misunderstood - effects of female biology and hormones.

Dr McKay give insights into brain development during infancy, childhood and the teenage years (including the onset of puberty) and also takes a look at mental health as well as the ageing brain. The book weaves together findings from the research lab, case studies and interviews with neuroscientists and other researchers working in the disciplines of neuroendocrinology, brain development, brain health and ageing.

By: Sarah McKay
Imprint: Hachette Australia
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 390g
ISBN: 9780733638527
ISBN 10: 073363852X
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 27 March 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Sarah McKay is an Oxford-educated, respected neuroscientist and the founder of the Neuroscience Academy. She specialises in translating brain science research into simple, actionable strategies for peak performance, creativity, health and wellbeing. She writes for numerous publications and has been published extensively for the professional audience. yourbrainhealth.com.au

Reviews for The Women's Brain Book: The neuroscience of health, hormones and happiness

McKay summarises not only what we know, but what questions we should be asking next.--Sunday Territorian It's a thought provoking and engaging read that examines the neuroscience of health, hormones and happiness.--Weekly Times If you're wondering how mental health, age and hormones affect women's brains, we highly recommend this book. It'll bend your brain backwards in the best way--WellBeing Fascinating, essential book--Femail (online) Dr Sarah McKay gets inside the female brain and charts the differences that impact our grey matter as we cycle through life and ride.--Elle Australia