The ADHD Doctor: “I’ve Scanned 250,000 Brains” You (Steven Bartlett) Have ADHD! & Coffee Is Damaging Your Brain!!! Dr Daniel Amen
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Gender Differences in Brain Function
Men and women exhibit significant differences in brain function, heavily influenced by hormonal differences such as estrogen and testosterone. Women demonstrate superior frontal lobe function and greater blood flow to the brain's front, contributing to enhanced skills in impulse control, collaboration, and communication, making them effective leaders. Statistically, men are 14 times more likely to be incarcerated, suggesting greater impulsivity, while women face depression at twice the rate of men due to the more active nature of their emotional or limbic brains. Women's stronger nesting instincts manifest as a greater emotional response to life changes, such as moving, indicating that they often bear the emotional burden of re-establishing their home. Furthermore, men are disproportionately affected by addictions, including gambling, drugs, and alcohol, yet women are generally more inclined to seek help for their issues. This dynamic is contrasted by the gender disparity in suicide attempts; women attempt suicide three to four times more than men, while men have higher completed suicide rates due to the use of more violent methods and a reluctance to communicate about their struggles.
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