Stress-Proof

The Scientific Solution to Protect Your Brain and Body--and Be More Resilient Every Day

By: Mithu Storoni

Narrated by: Katharine Lee McEwan

Discover simple, science-based strategies for beating stress at its own game

When’s the best time to exercise – and how much is too much?
Which foods fortify the brain, and which do the opposite?
How can we use music, movement, and motivation to boost our rational brain and keep our cool no matter what life throws our way?

Short bursts of stress are an inevitable part of modern life. But how much is too much? Research is uncovering the delicate balance that can turn a brief stressful episode into systemic overload, eventually leading to inflammation, anxiety, depression, and other chronic health issues.

This practical and groundbreaking guide reveals seven paths to fighting the effects of stress--to strengthen our natural defenses so that our minds remain sharp, and our bodies resilient, no matter what life throws at us.

Each chapter examines a common stress agent—including inflammation, an out-of-sync body clock, cortisol levels, and emotional triggers—and presents simple ways to minimize its harmful effects with changes in diet, exercise, and other daily habits—including surprising hacks involving music, eye movements, body temperature, daily routine, and more.

Translating cutting-edge scientific findings into clear and simple advice, Stress-Proof is the ultimate user’s guide for body, mind and well-being.

**Winner, Best Stress Management Books of All Time, BookAuthority**

Critic reviews

"Extensively researched and comprehensive, Stress-Proof is filled with fascinating strategies for preventing chronic stress. Its advice is powerful and yet simple to implement and promises tremendous benefits for both mental and physical well-being."
--Dan Buettner, National Geographic Fellow and New York Times-bestselling author of Blue Zones

“Stress-Proof is a rigorously researched guide that presents cutting-edge strategies for improving resilience, mental performance, and focus. Highly recommended.”
--Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., psychologist and co-author of Wired to Create

"Helpful and practical. Applying this book to your life will make it better."
—Kamal Ravikant, bestselling author of Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It

"Mithu Storoni explains the neurobiology of stress and provides wise and accessible advice on enabling happy resilience. We learn why many practical steps can help us thrive in our stressful lives."
—Dame Sandra Dawson DBE, KPMG professor emeritus of management studies, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge

"In Stress-Proof, Dr. Mithu Storoni focuses on the problem and solutions for the reason that 80% of my patients decide to see me: stress. Recognizing and managing stress, as described in expert detail in this breakthrough book, can start a revolution in healthcare by focusing at its root causes. Highly recommended."
--Joel Kahn, MD, FACC, Clinical Professor of Medicine and Founder, Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity

It was alright.

There is some great practical information in this book. There's also a WHOLE LOT of dietary information which is great if you want a WHOLE LOT of dietary information but that HUGE section could have been WAY SMALLER. I guess I just wanted the self development aspects over the self development via diet aspects. Performance was SUPER GREAT.

Exceptional book, well done!!

Author did an excellent job of covering the subject of stress, a very important book and topic.

Simply the best book I have ever read on stress!

Mithu does a masterful job of talking about stress and easy solutions that can make an incredible difference in one's quality of life. A must read!

This is content is gold

This book is packed with practical, useful, applicable and very interesting info that will indeed reduce your stress and improve your life significantly.

Love this book

Great book! I’m currently implementing some of the strategies suggested. So far it has been helpful