Stronger Still : Where stress shows up in the female body, and what to do about it

Women’s bodies handle good and bad stress in ways that are totally different from men’s, but because in the past most research has focused on a “standard” male body, these important differences often get ignored. But we now know, we don’t guess, a lot about stress in the female body. A woman is 1 1/2 times more likely than a man to receive the wrong diagnosis for a heart attack; women are at higher risk of insomnia; and only 2.5% of publically funded research according to Circana is dedicated to reproductive health.

This bright, visually rich book from an expert voice in the field, Dr Teshanka Hibbert, a GP and advocate for women''s health, gives a positive approach to understanding the physical issues that stress can seed. With clear, simple science and sensitive, inclusive illustrations showing women of all backgrounds, it explains what stress is, and how issues like not being able to sleep, aches and pains, high blood pressure and perimenopause can flag up a stress response. Each potential physical issue is visually described and coupled with a targeted, positive solutions to offer real, practical steps to towards self-care and greater resilience. 

A strong, empowering, friendly guide made by women for women, this is a must-read.