Publisher's Synopsis
Most people do not spend their nights fretting about whether they have malaria or leprosy. Instead, ailments like heart disease and cancer are brought on by the steady buildup of damage, and they are the ones that currently afflict us. Although our bodies activate the same physiological reactions as those of animals under stress or worry, we do not resolve conflict in the same way that animals do-through fighting or running. Over time, this stress response's activation literally makes us ill.
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers explains how prolonged stress causes or worsens a variety of physical and mental afflictions, including depression, ulcers, colitis, heart disease, and more. It does this by fusing cutting-edge research with a healthy dose of humor and helpful advice.
