“As a cofounder of one of Canada’s foremost training and education enterprises in the medical field, and as a former teacher, I know the passion that drives someone to want to share knowledge. Dr. Vivien Brown exemplifies this passion in her medical practice, in her international speaking engagements, in her life. She has made it her mission, as a doctor and as a woman, to spread this knowledge as widely as possible. This book goes a long way toward achieving that goal. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to stay on top of the latest in health advances for women.” Susan Caldwell, founder and strategic advisor: Metrix Group

“With this second edition of A Woman’s Guide to Healthy Aging, Dr. Vivien Brown contributes a much needed addition to the cannon of popular medical literature — advice for women on how to do their part to ensure they age as healthfully and vitally as possible, both physically and cognitively. A great communicator and an accomplished physician, Dr. Brown makes sometimes complicated medical issues clear and understandable. This ability to bring a human voice to scientific and medical data has made her an invaluable resource on the board of Women’s Brain Health Initiative since its creation in 2012. “The pace of medical research in the modern world is truly astounding; new discoveries and new understandings seem to come almost daily. It is nearly impossible for most people outside the medical community to keep current, and it is often difficult to understand important new medical recommendations that emerge. “Thankfully, it is part of your physician’s responsibility to keep abreast of the latest research and to explain the conclusions of that research so that you understand the reasons for your doctor’s advice. To that end, Dr. Brown has revised the content of many chapters based on the latest research, and she presents the information in a direct and practical way. “With the inclusion of a new chapter on women’s sexual health in ...