Handbook of Stress Medicine and Health

Name: Handbook of Stress Medicine and Health
Brand: Taylor & Francis Inc

Taylor & Francis Inc

Handbook of Stress Medicine and HealthAuthor(s): Cary Cooper\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: CRC Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9780849318207, 978-0849318207\nSynopsis\nResearch now shows us that long-term activation of the stress cycle can have a hazardous, even lethal, effect on the body, increasing the risk of obesity, heart disease, depression, cancer, and other illnesses. This new edition of an award-winning book presents cutting-edge research on the effects of stress.\n\nEdited by one of the worlds authorities in stress management, occupational psychology, and occupational medicine, Handbook of Stress Medicine and Health, Second Edition offers a completely revised and updated look at the different types of stress, including their characteristics, symptoms, duration, and treatment approaches. The text proposes a generic theory on stress and health and explores the relationship of stress to a variety of health outcomes, including heart disease.