Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers
Understanding How Stress Impacts Your Body and What You Can Do About It
About This Book
Published in 1994, this book examines the biological mechanisms underlying stress and how these processes affect human well-being. Sapolsky explains why stress serves as an essential survival tool for handling immediate threats yet becomes harmful when experienced chronically. The text provides actionable strategies for managing stress and reducing its negative health consequences.
Who Should Read This?
- People experiencing chronic stress in their daily lives
- Readers seeking to understand the connection between social structures and personal stress
- Those interested in the biological links between mental states and physical health
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