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Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers: The Acclaimed Guide to Stress, Stress-Related Diseases, and Coping
Robert M. Sapolsky
4.05 AVERAGE
286 reviews for:
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers: The Acclaimed Guide to Stress, Stress-Related Diseases, and Coping
Robert M. Sapolsky
4.05 AVERAGE
funny
informative
medium-paced
Funny and throughout description of stress, its reasons and effects. The book was engaging, compassionate, and humorous.
Interesting and important, sprinkled with Sapolsky's great sense of humor and goodness.
The author is really good at making confusing biological concepts accessible to the reader. Also I think chapter 17 on the relationship between low socioeconomic status and poor health outcomes should be required reading for everyone. Because some of y’all still don’t get it!
informative
Interesting topic, but the writing is a bit dry and feels repetitive. Maybe I’ll try again later.
this book is hi-la-ri-ous.
not only does sapolsky brilliantly explain the science in an easily digestible way, he does it with flair and humor. had to read this for a class about stress and coping, and i found myself looking forward to each assignment.
not only does sapolsky brilliantly explain the science in an easily digestible way, he does it with flair and humor. had to read this for a class about stress and coping, and i found myself looking forward to each assignment.
This book is injected with humor and easy to understand science.
This book is meaningful and insightful, offering a look at current research related to our present-day stress levels, health epidemics, and lifestyles. The overall premise is that humans are susceptible to drastically different diseases now than we were hundreds or thousands of years ago, and part of what determines whether one person gets sick compared to another person with a similar diet or lifestyle has to do with emotional stress and personality. This book highlights the interactions between the body and the mind and the role that our emotions and stress play in our health. Psychological stress that occurs frequently throughout the day or week in response to social situations and societal factors is a relatively recent phenomenon and specific to humans. Most animals, as well as the hunter-gatherers of the past, were programmed to respond to acute distress and predators, but now we are faced with long-term, chronic psychological stress that prolongs that stress response and takes a toll on our health.
There are many interesting chapters of this book that address issues such as insulin resistance and diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, metabolic syndrome, long-term effects of low birthweight babies, different types of body fat distribution, sleep deprivation, major depression and PTSD, chronic stress and aging, drug abuse and addiction, the relationship between social relationships and life expectancy, among other topics. There is an interplay between genetic makeup and environmental factors, and it is clear that glucocorticoids are to blame. Even stress or trauma at a very young age or in utero can create long-lasting effects in adulthood. Keeping our response to psychological stress in check is key to managing our health and wellness.
There are many interesting chapters of this book that address issues such as insulin resistance and diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, metabolic syndrome, long-term effects of low birthweight babies, different types of body fat distribution, sleep deprivation, major depression and PTSD, chronic stress and aging, drug abuse and addiction, the relationship between social relationships and life expectancy, among other topics. There is an interplay between genetic makeup and environmental factors, and it is clear that glucocorticoids are to blame. Even stress or trauma at a very young age or in utero can create long-lasting effects in adulthood. Keeping our response to psychological stress in check is key to managing our health and wellness.
This book is heavy on the biology but I really enjoyed that. It is really informative and I found the audiobook quite engaging. Brought up some interesting ideas about the impact of stress on the body and how we can be more susceptible to health issues. It also has quite an interesting part on the end around coping and research on what makes us better able to cope.
funny
informative
slow-paced
LISTENED - I enjoyed the humor of the author (very dry at times) and the way that tended to balance out the heaviness of the science of the book. At times I found it slow or hard to follow because of how “sciency” it was. My biggest gripe is that I wish it would have provided a lot more in terms of coping with stress or stress management.