Sapolsky — “If you’re stressed like a normal mammal in…”

Source: Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst — Robert M. Sapolsky

Book page: sapolsky-behave-part-1

From: Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst — Quotes

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if you’re stressed like a normal mammal in an acute physical crisis, the stress response is lifesaving. But if instead you chronically activate the stress response for reasons of psychological stress, your health suffers. It