Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers

Methodology and Conclusions

In his book «Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers», Robert Sapolsky explores how stress affects human health as opposed to animals. The author explains that zebras do not suffer from ulcers and other stress-related diseases because their stress is short-term and solely linked to physical threats (such as predators), whereas humans experience chronic stress that persists and causes numerous health issues. Sapolsky uses scientific research and his years of observations of a baboon troop in East Africa to show how stress affects the body, increasing the likelihood of developing conditions such as cardiovascular and gastrointestinal disorders, memory impairment, and other serious health issues. The book offers strategies for reducing stress levels to improve quality of life.