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A study by the World Health Organization found that working 55 hours or more per week is associated with a 35% higher risk of stroke and a 17% higher risk of dying from heart disease compared to a standard 35-40 hour workweek.  
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Long work hours have a profound impact on employee mental health. Psychiatrist shares tips to mitigate the adverse effects of long work hours on mental health.
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Along with long working hours (80 percent), long travelling hours (69 percent) are also seen as a reason people are not able to do enough for their heart health. 
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Working long hours has previously been associated with depression, anxiety, obesity and excessive alcohol consumption.
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The study showed that, compared to people who worked a normal week of between 35-40 hours, those who worked 55 hours or more were about 40 per cent more likely to develop atrial fibrillation during the following ten years.
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The sedentary lifestyle and stressfull environment that comes with longer working hours can make us gain excess weight.






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