- To understand a person's behavior at a given moment, we need to know what happened to them seconds before, where they were in the morning, what their relationships have been like over the previous years, and ideally, what their ancestors ate. Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst
- Stress is not just your reaction to your environment; it's also your ability to co-opt your body and even your biochemical makeup to help you deal with whatever life throws at you. Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers
- When we think about stress, we usually think about its short-term aspects. But stress also has long-term consequences that can affect everything from your immune system to your cardiovascular health. Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers
- Zebras don't get ulcers because while they may experience intense short-term stress—like when running from a lion—they don't dwell on long-term worries, unlike humans. Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers