Naitonal Geographic: Stress - Portrait of a Killer
directed by: John Heminway
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Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 11/18/2008Run time: 50 minutesRating: Nr
Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 11/18/2008Run time: 50 minutesRating: Nr
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- brilliant
Statistical and anecdotal evidence are convincingly presented to show the importance of stress to health and happiness.The information presented was so important to me that I reduced my work hours after watching this video.
Rating: - Stress - Portrait of a Killer
Excellent video. Robert Sapolsky must be a genius but he also has a good sense of humor and is very interesting.
Rating: - We are all the Same
This DVD is one of the most valuable documentaries I have ever come across.This documentary of research about stress involving humans and other mammals is quite surprising.We are all the same.Stress from other domineering individuals and society affects the health of each of us.The ones that are being bullied, regardless of the species, will suffer and have poor health conditions and a shorter life span.The bullies enjoy a better quality of health and longer life span.What a strong message. ... Read More
Rating: 
- Returned immediately
Did not fit my teaching needs that inspired the purchase.Very little about effects of stress on physical and mental health in humans, ways to cope better with stress.Great service from Amazon.com on return/quick refund, thanks!
Rating: 
- Informative but does not cover how to deal with stress
This DVD shows how animal and human bodies are affected by stress, the harm and dangers. The threats especially to the brain, cardiovascular system and chromosomes are emphasized. Pregnant mothers under stress can transmit stress hormones into the fetus whose nervous system changes and in adult life becomes more prone to stress, stress related diseases and depression. The information here is based mostly on a Stanford University professor's study on baboons, who specializes in the neuropsychology of stress. ... Read More
- brilliantStatistical and anecdotal evidence are convincingly presented to show the importance of stress to health and happiness.The information presented was so important to me that I reduced my work hours after watching this video.
- Stress - Portrait of a KillerExcellent video. Robert Sapolsky must be a genius but he also has a good sense of humor and is very interesting.
- We are all the SameThis DVD is one of the most valuable documentaries I have ever come across.This documentary of research about stress involving humans and other mammals is quite surprising.We are all the same.Stress from other domineering individuals and society affects the health of each of us.The ones that are being bullied, regardless of the species, will suffer and have poor health conditions and a shorter life span.The bullies enjoy a better quality of health and longer life span.What a strong message. ... Read More
- Returned immediatelyDid not fit my teaching needs that inspired the purchase.Very little about effects of stress on physical and mental health in humans, ways to cope better with stress.Great service from Amazon.com on return/quick refund, thanks!
- Informative but does not cover how to deal with stressThis DVD shows how animal and human bodies are affected by stress, the harm and dangers. The threats especially to the brain, cardiovascular system and chromosomes are emphasized. Pregnant mothers under stress can transmit stress hormones into the fetus whose nervous system changes and in adult life becomes more prone to stress, stress related diseases and depression. The information here is based mostly on a Stanford University professor's study on baboons, who specializes in the neuropsychology of stress. ... Read More
