In addition to an increase in heart disease, there are plenty of other ways that working too much can impact your health. If an individual is overworked, cortisol levels (the primary stress hormone) increases which can lead to brain fog, high blood pressure and a host of other health problems.
An individual who is overworked may not be able to get enough sleep, eat during the day, not exercise enough, turn to drugs or alcohol and start to neglect relationships, which are all ways in which an individual’s physical health can be negatively affected.
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For example, not eating and skipping meals can cause your blood sugar levels to drop, leading to low energy and even the chance you likely binge on unhealthy foods later in the day. Whilst a lack of exercise can increase an individual’s risk of depression, high blood pressure and risk of heart disease.
Although there are always times when work can be stressful, when working more than 55 hours has become part of a normal routine, individuals may be suffering from what is referred to as a burnout.
Source: Daily Express
