Amitava Dasgupta – The Science of Stress Management: A Guide to Best Practices for Better Well-Being

Stress is the root of our modern-day health crisis. There is a well-researched book that takes a deep dive into the science behind stress’s causes. Offering up ways that anyone can use to combat this disease, his approachable techniques such as volunteering, exercise, and consuming chocolate are grounded in the real world and offer attainable results. Linden is the founder and CEO of Pravassa and the author of the #1 best seller Living Well on the Road.

This research-rich yet accessible text on managing stress was written by a professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at McGovern Medical School. 19 million Americans suffer from stress-related disorders each year, and Dasgupta points out a host of potential causes, ranging from financial or career worries to cell phone or internet addiction. There are differences in how men and women react to stress, with women being more likely to use befriend methods while men have a fight or flight response. There are a number of health problems associated with chronic stress, including heart attack, stroke, and dementia. With a lengthy appendix for readers wishing to dig more deeply into the many research studies cited, this text is user-friendly as well as practical and proactive. (). Publishers Weekly. )

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