Chapter 5: Autoimmunity
The immune system is your body’s front line of defense against bacteria, viruses, and other foreign invaders. Find out about how the immune system works and about specific autoimmune diseases, which are three times more common in women than in men.

Chapter 6: Bone and Muscle Health
Bone and muscle health are critical to maintaining an active and rewarding lifestyle for people of all ages. The fitness of bones and joints determines, to a greater extent than any other factor, how well people do as they age. Find out about the most common bone problems in women, including sports injuries, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis, as well as a section on musculoskeletal health during pregnancy.

Chapter 7: The Brain and Degenerative Diseases
This section provides an overview of sex differences in the brain, from how we relate to the world to degenerative brain disorders. Research is rapidly revealing the brain’s secrets, but we continue to have many more questions than answers about how the brain functions and the root causes of its disturbances and deteriorations.

The information above comes from the Society for Women’s Health Research's book, “The Savvy Woman Patient: How and Why Sex Differences Affect Your Health.” 

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