All work and no rest can add increased likelihood of having
a stroke. US Media Studios takes a look at how work habits can increase the risk of stroke,
and offers suggestions for reducing the chances.
Long work weeks, those over the standard 40 hours, face a
stronger change of developing a stroke, according to a large study from a
respected medical journal. While we know that entrepreneurs can put in an
extraordinary amount time to their business, time should be set aside for rest
and relaxation. The study also noted that workers that cross the 40 hour mark,
even by one hour, have a better chance of heart-related medical issues than
those that do not. Long work hours do not necessarily mean better work or
increased productivity. Often, the more hours one works, the less productive
they are due to tiredness and stress. Stress leads to stress-related health
concerns, which added with poor lifestyle choices can result in stroke
symptoms.
Below are some steps to take every day if one finds themselves
working over 40 hours per week:
Stand up and move around when working, if possible. Bend the
legs, arms, neck and torso.
Take a brisk walk outside three times a day to get blood
flowing.
Lower stress during the day by counting to four, release
breath and repeat four times. Don’t answer email or phone calls during that
time. This resets the body’s stress hormone back to normal.
US Media Studios also suggests eating nutritious meals and snacks and drinking
plenty of water. These too will also help keep stress levels down and health
up.
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