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A Finnish-led study of over 2,214 middle-aged British civil servants may have shown researched evidence that working long hours may increase the risk of mental decline and possible dementia.
The American Journal of Epidemiology released the results that there were short-term memory problems as well as word recall issues with people considered hard workers. In addition to this, those that worked 55 hours or more per week had poorer metal skills than those who worked a standard 40 hour work week.
Although the research may have suggested the negative "mental" findings, researchers are still not sure why working long hours may have adverse affects on the brain. It is assumed that sleep deprivation, a poor nutritional diet, and an unhealthy lifestyle all contribute to a stressful life which may then affect brain health.
Long working hours and overtime requirements are common in today's world. Quite often, salaried individuals are required to work longer hours while those seeking to make more may be volunteering to work extra. However, lead researcher Dr. Marianna Virtanen, from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, said: "The disadvantages of overtime work should be taken seriously." Money is great, but one must always keep personal health as a higher priority.
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