It can kill you when you work over. Doctors warn
The fact that excess work is harmful is evidenced by the real stories of people that appeared in the media. « New York Post » gives an example of one of the investment banks in the Middle West, where younger employees were supposedly forced to endure the exhausting 20-hour work days. Harówka was so great that at least two of them went to the hospital, including one with inefficient pancreas. In recent years, several cases have appeared in the USA in which employees died after working 100 or more hours a week. But we also know similar cases from Poland. Most often they apply to doctors who have a few days on duty.
Doctors confirm that the consequences for the body of a man overworked can be serious and diverse. « New York Post » asked several experts in the field of health what spending 60, 70 and even 80+ hours a week behind the desk can do with the body of a man if he is not careful. Their answers are not optimistic. A lot of health problems to an ordinary person are hard to associate with overwork. It turns out that it can lead to skin aging, acne, but even to skin cancer. It is on her that negative changes can be seen the fastest.
-says in an interview with « New York Post » Dr. Helen Helen Helen, director of Mount Sinai-Clinique Healthy Skin Dermatology Center.
Excess work and a lack of adequate amount of rest can end in wrinkles, swelling or redness around the eyes, shadows under the eyes, falling eyelids and flabby around the mouth. It can also cause inflammation of the skin such as eczema and psoriasis. The author of the article also draws attention to the fact that an elevated level of cortisol may increase sebum production, clogging pores and leading to pimples and cystic acne. Increased cortisol levels may weaken the skin’s ability to self -parallel. Another doctor draws attention to the influence of flickering fluorescent lamps in the office. For many people it is annoying, but it turns out that it can also be harmful.
Many fluorescent lamps emit small amounts of UV radiation or may leak. UV radiation is the main cause of skin aging, as well as the main factor contributing to skin cancer
– explains Dr. Ross Levy, head of dermatology at Northwell Northwell Westchester Hospital in an interview with « New York Post ».
One should not forget that the blue light is also emitted by electronic devices on which we work in the office. Levy pointed out that Such light has recently been considered damaging DNA And promoting oxidative stress, deteriorating discoloration and accelerating skin aging, especially in people with darker complexion.
For a long work it affects the employee’s eyes
In the case of working at a computer or screen, our eyes are at risk.
With long -term viewing of screens, patients may begin to suffer from ailments such as digital eye fatigue and dry eye syndrome. Both can cause dry eyes, blurred vision, headaches, baking feeling and difficulty focusing, which may be uncomfortable and disturbing over time
– says Dr. Avnish Deobhaakta, an ophthalmologist from New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, quoted by « New York Post ».
Are you working too much? Come with the fact that you will get it!
Scientists have proved that overwork over 40 hours a week is associated with a higher risk of overweight or obesity.
Often, people resort to buy fast food or very processed food, which is easy to prepare. This food is often less nutritious because it contains more salt, fat and preservatives
– says Danielle Qing, a specialist in internal medicine at Mount Sinai, quoted by « New York Post ».
The problem of people worked is that they don’t eat regularly. Often, when they finally find a moment for a meal, they overeat beyond measure. Working a lot, it is also more difficult to find time for regular movement, and its lack has an impact on weight gain. Obesity is not only a problem in itself, but also increases the risk of many health problems, from heart and diabetes to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver disease, sleep apnea, and even some cancer.
The heart is very vulnerable when you work beyond measure
According to WHO, people working 55 or more hours a week are exposed to 35 percent. Higher risk of stroke and 17 percent Higher risk of death due to heart disease compared to people working 35-40 hours a week. According to this organization, it happens that nearly 800,000 in the world people die as a result of heart disease and overworking strokes.
« New York Post » indicates in the article that stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, increase blood pressure, accelerate heart rate and increase the level of sugar and cholesterol in the blood. Over time, this constant pressure can weaken the cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular events. Long -lasting sitting, common among office workers, also increases the risk of blood clots, which can lead to dangerous pulmonary embolism and additionally burden the heart.
The back and neck suffer when you work too much
« New York Post » refers to research that shows that up to 69 percent. office workers feel neck pain, and up to 51 percent He struggles with the lower back pain. For many it becomes chronic. The reason is not only long -term sitting in a forced position, but also that we often have a poorly configured work environment. It is about poorly placed screens, chairs at the wrong height and no lumbar support. Continuous writing on the keyboard can lead to health problems with hands and wrists.
Are you working too much? You may fall. You are also threatened with digestive problems
Working can weaken the immune system, which in turn leads to colds and infection. Several factors contribute to this, including chronic stress and lack of sleep, which can reduce the number and effectiveness of white blood cells, such as lymphocytes, which are necessary to combat infection.
Long -term sitting also reduces blood flow to the intestines and increases the pressure on the digestive system, which can lead to unpleasant problems such as constipation, flatulence, gases and cramps. According to « NYP » over time this can lead to painful chronic conditions, such as inflammatory bowelitis, irritable bowel syndrome and digestive ulcers.
The worked employee can get into depression easier
The authors of the article also pay attention to the fact that overwork can lead to consistency for mental health.
Long working hours (exceeding up to 48 hours a week) were correlated with an increased opportunity for development and struggle with depression and anxiety
– says Dr. Anna K. Costakis, psychiatrist at Northwell Staten Island University Hospital, quoted by « New York Post ».
Excessive number of working hours can also lead to professional burnout. – There is even evidence that the increase in the number of thoughts and suicide is correlated with longer working hours – adds Costakis. – Social meetings and spending time with loved ones are an important part of our mental health, and their lack can lead to isolation and loneliness, which can intensify depression and anxiety – adds Dr. Danielle Qing.
How to recognize the symptoms of overwork?
The Postgraduate Education Center in Łódź in its study draws attention to how you can see signs of overwork before it is too late. « The first symptoms of overwork may affect both the physical, mental and emotional sphere. At the physical level, ailments such as chronic fatigue, headaches, muscles or back are common. There are also sleep problems – insomnia, difficulty falling asleep or a feeling of fatigue despite the sleepy night. Mentally. Mentally. Mentally, work is manifested by difficulties in concentration, weakening of memory, as well duties.
In the case of emotionally worked, we can deal with apathy, lack of motivation and job satisfaction, as well as a sense of isolation or loneliness. In extreme cases, anxiety and even depression may develop. A disturbing signal is also the growing reluctance to work.
The Krajna Addiction Therapy Center on its website warns that a person who works too much is still tired. Two days of rest is not enough for her, and after the vacation she returns still tired. « This is due to constant stress related to a lack of valuable rest. Even being outside of working hours, he feels obliged to control the situation and thoughts about career plans. In this way the brain is constantly convinced that it works. It causes the bodily fastening, which also does not rest, » the authors write.
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