Now in a third edition, Robert M. Sapolsky's acclaimed and successful Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers features new chapters on how stress affects sleep and addiction, as well as new insights into anxiety and personality disorder and the impact of spirituality on managing stress. As Sapolsky explains, most of us do not lie awake at night worrying about whether we have leprosy or malaria. Instead, the diseases we fear - and the ones that plague us now - are illnesses brought on by the slow accumulation of damage, such as heart disease and cancer. When we worry or experience stress, our body turns on the same physiological responses that an animal's does, but we do not resolve conflict in the same way - through fighting or fleeing. Over time, this activation of a stress response makes us literally sick. Combining cutting-edge research with a healthy dose of good humour and practical advice, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers explains how prolonged stress causes or intensifies a range of physical and mental afflictions, including depression, ulcers, colitis, heart disease, and more. It also provides essential guidance to controlling our stress responses. This new edition promises to be the most comprehensive and engaging one yet.
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Preface
Why Don't Zebras Get Ulcers?
Glands, Gooseflesh, and Hormones
Stroke, Heart Attacks, and Voodoo Death
Stress, Metabolism, and Liquidating Your Assets
Ulcers, the Runs, and Hot Fudge Sundaes
Dwarfism and the Importance of Mothers
Sex and Reproduction
Immunity, Stress, and Disease
Stress and Pain
Stress and Memory
Stress and a Good Night's Sleep
Aging and Death
Why Is Psychological Stress Stressful?
Stress and Depression
Personality, Temperament, and Their Stress-Related Consequences
Junkies, Adrenaline Junkies, and Pleasure
The View from the Bottom
Managing Stress
Notes
Illustration Credits
Index
Why Don't Zebras Get Ulcers?
Glands, Gooseflesh, and Hormones
Stroke, Heart Attacks, and Voodoo Death
Stress, Metabolism, and Liquidating Your Assets
Ulcers, the Runs, and Hot Fudge Sundaes
Dwarfism and the Importance of Mothers
Sex and Reproduction
Immunity, Stress, and Disease
Stress and Pain
Stress and Memory
Stress and a Good Night's Sleep
Aging and Death
Why Is Psychological Stress Stressful?
Stress and Depression
Personality, Temperament, and Their Stress-Related Consequences
Junkies, Adrenaline Junkies, and Pleasure
The View from the Bottom
Managing Stress
Notes
Illustration Credits
Index
About the Author
Robert M. Sapolsky is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and a research associate with the Institute of Primate Research, National Museum of Kenya. He is the author of "A Primate's Memoir" and "The Trouble with Testosterone," which was a "Los Angeles Times Book" Award finalist. A regular contributor to "Discover "and "The Sciences," and a recipient of a MacArthur Foundation "genius" grant, he lives in San Francisco.
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As a Msc Health Psychology student, with a background in the 'psychology' but none in the the 'health' I've really struggled to understand all the terms thrown around in class. I had no idea how the immune system worked, and to be frank I didn't care.
But the author writes in a way that not only helps your understanding but also makes you laugh and want to learn at the same time.
An absolute must for anyone studying stress, coping and disease, an probably an entertaining read even if you're not.
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I really enjoyed this book and found that some difficult information could be interesting and fun. He writes in a very personal manner and at the same time scientific. As a psychologist I found that the information in this book could be applied to clients clinically and my own knowledge on the topic stress has expanded.
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Your body is a sophisticated machine. If it were an automobile, it would be a top-of-the-line, luxury-class vehicle with all of the latest options. There's just one problem: Your body was designed for the savannas of Africa, not the streets and sidewalks of some urban metropolis. This is a major issue due to one of your body's great fail-safe systems: the stress-response mechanism, also called the "fight-or-flight syndrome." This mechanism provides your body with its best chance to get away safely from sudden peril, such as when a lion attacks you. It immediately floods your muscles with robust energy. Thus strengthened, you are far more able to evade the hungry predator. Unfortunately, this same stress-response also kicks in during psychological stress. In much of modern city life (even without stalking lions), such stress is often chronic, making your stress-response mechanism work dangerously overtime, and putting your body at risk of numerous stress-related disorders and diseases. Robert M. Sapolsky, a leading neuroendocrinologist, explains it all in this lively and entertaining, yet highly informative book. He writes with delightful, ironic verve and dry, irrepressible wit. He details how chronic stress can undermine your health, and explains what you can do about it, even in the urban jungle. getAbstract feels calmer just suggesting that anyone experiencing stress could benefit from reading this book.
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A great book
I like it because it's easy to read.
I recomendt it for those who would like I light approach to stress.
I recomendt it for those who would like I light approach to stress.
Published 1 month ago by Egídio Piteira Santos
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A good read
The book is written in an accessible language and there's plenty of information you didn't know but you probably suspected it should be one way or another. Read more
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Rather disappointing
Describes the physiological and chemical processes in the body which lead to stress.A bit technical like a text book.
OK if you like that sort of thing . Read more
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An excellent book from one of the best biologist of the new century. Interesting and immediate, i highly recommend it to anyone who is interest in popularized biology and stress in... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Flora
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It's great!!!!!
It's a complete book. It's simple to read, everything is clearly explain, exhilarant. I recommend it to everyone.
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Love this book!!!!!!
Published 6 months ago by Giacomo Podavini
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Amazing work
I am now another one who wants to adopt Prof. Sapolsky.
This book has been a wonderful read. Wide, knowledgable and simple literature for complex neurobiology. Read more
This book has been a wonderful read. Wide, knowledgable and simple literature for complex neurobiology. Read more
Published 8 months ago by A. Tetere
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'Why don't zebras get ulcers?' Review
This was a very enjoyable read. The authors style is natural and funny. The many cartoons and jokes included in the text prove that scientists can have a sense of humour too! Read more
Published 9 months ago by Charlotte
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more of a text/reference book
Hate to write a negative review but this has been no help. On the contrary, if I wasn't fully stressed before reading, I certainly am now! Read more
Published on 23 April 2011 by C. Latham
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This is an exceptional book - it is a must for any counsellor or analyst because it sets out many many psychological concepts and theories in an easy to understand format. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by Mrs. E. Y. Walsh
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