The Dangers Of Overworking Yourself
The Center for American PROGRESS reports that Americans are more overworked than any other country. For the sake of your heart, you may want to take a break. During a 2014 study, researchers from the University College London concluded that overworked people are more likely to experience a heart attack.
Participants who worked 55 hours a week were 33% more likely to suffer from a stroke, too. Stress hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine place strain on your heart, says Harvard Health Publishing. If you can, take more breaks.
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