There is plenty of evidence that we are living in stressful times. According to the Health and Safety Executive, stress is the second most commonly reported work-related illness; the mental Health Charity Mind report that 500,000 people in the UK believe work-related stress is making them I'll and that many of the mental health problems 12 million adults in the UK consult their HP about each year on stress-related.
This book explains what stress is, the effect it has on the mind and body, and the social, psychological, dietary and lifestyle factors that are thought to contribute to it.