An award-winning physician and scientist makes the game-changing
case that genetic females are stronger than males at every stage of
life 'A powerful antidote to the myth of a "weaker sex"' Gina
Rippon, author of The Gendered Brain From birth, genetic females
are better at fighting viruses, infections and cancer. They do
better at surviving epidemics and famines. They live longer, and
even see the world in a wider variety of colours. These are the
facts; they are simply stronger than men at every stage of life.
Why? And why are we taught the opposite? Drawing on his
wide-ranging experience and cutting-edge research as a medic,
geneticist and specialist in rare diseases, Dr Sharon Moalem
reveals how the answer lies in our genetics: the female's double XX
chromosomes offer a powerful survival advantage. And he calls for a
long-overdue reconsideration of our one-size-fits-all view of the
body and medicine - a view that still frames women through the lens
of men. Revolutionary, captivating and utterly persuasive, The
Better Half will make you see women, men and the survival of our
species anew. 'Brilliant, original and groundbreaking, highly
readable and genuinely useful' Daily Mail
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Tue, 28 Jun 2022 | Review
by: Tanya K.
Rating: 3.5 stars
This is an interesting book that focuses mainly on the benefits (and occasionally costs) of having two X chromosomes as opposed to only one. The author barely mentions lifestyle differences or differences in hormones between the sexes, but then again, the book is subtitled "on the genetic superiority of women". The broad topics covered in this book include resilience, brain function, stamina, immunity, and that women's health is not men's health. The last is important, since women's bodies function differently, have different organs, and also metabolise drugs differently than men's organs. I do wish there had been more about the mechanics of these genetic differences. There are several anecdotes and case studies included in the book, most of which I felt weren't incorporated into the medical science sections very effectively - that rare beast known as an editor should have solved this issue! None the less, an interesting book and one which should definitely be read by medical professionals, just to raise awareness that "women's health is not men's health". The writing style is accessible and easily digestible.
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