Too Busy Working? These Are 5 Health Dangers Secretly Lurking

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JAKARTA - High job demands and long working hours are now an inseparable part of modern life. Although often seen as proof of dedication and ambition, excessive work actually has serious health impacts, ranging from premature aging to the risk of deadly heart disease. Here are 5 dangers lurking behind excessive work, as reported by the New York Post page.

1. Kusam And Menua Skin Faster

The skin is a reflection of the body's condition, and is one of the first organs to be affected by excessive work. Lack of sleep and chronic stress due to long working hours can accelerate the skin aging process.

"Working for a long time can continuously cause disruption to the quality and appearance of the skin," explained Dr. Helen He, co-director of Mount Sinai-Clinique Healthy Skin Dermatology Center.

He added that stress and lack of sleep weaken the immune system and damage the skin's natural protection. As a result, wrinkles arise, swollen eyes, black circles, and sagging skin around the face.

Not only that, but stress hormones such as cortisol also increase the production of excess oil that can clog pores and cause severe acne. Exposure to blue light from computer and cell phone screens as well as fluorescent lights in the office also accelerates skin damage.

2. Tired Eyes and Escaped Vision

Looking at the computer screen for hours not only makes the eyes tired, but it can also trigger disturbances such as digital eye strain and dry eye syndrome.

The symptoms include dry eyes, blurred vision, headaches, and focus difficulties, said Dr. Avnish Deobhakta, an eye doctor from New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

This condition can last a long time and greatly disrupt daily activities.

3. Heart disease

One of the biggest threats from overwork is heart disease. Studies from WHO show that those who work more than 55 hours per week have a 35% higher risk of stroke and 17% higher have died from heart disease than those who work 35'40 hours per week.

chronic stress increases blood pressure, sugar levels, and cholesterol, all of which increase the work of the heart. Not only that, the lack of time to exercise, sleep, and healthy eating also worsens the body's condition.

"If our time runs out for work, then we lose the opportunity to maintain overall body fitness," said Dr. Danielle Qing, an internal medicine doctor from Mount Sinai.

4. Weight Increase and Implementation Disorder

Long working hours also contribute to weight gain. Many workers choose fast foods that are high in salt and fat due to limited time. In addition, hidden hunger due to skipping lunch makes it easy for someone to overeat at night.

Lack of physical activity is another major cause of weight buildup. Studies say that less than 25% of American adults get enough physical activity.

The problem of digestion is unavoidable. Sitting for too long and chronic stress slows down the digestive process, causes bloating, constipation, it can even trigger intestinal irritation syndrome or stomach hatchling.

5.Rentan Sakit dan Mudah Tertular Penyakit

Lack of sleep and chronic stress also make the body more susceptible to disease. The immune system weakens, and the body becomes susceptible to infections such as flu, colds, and respiratory tract infections.

According to experts, stress can interfere with the balance of the gut microbiome, an important place for the immune system, which disturbs the body's defenses.

Solution: Limit Working Hours And Listen To Your Body

Prioritizing work is important, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your health. Setting limits on working time, maintaining sleep patterns, eating nutritiously, and exercising regularly are very important first steps.

"If only occasionally, long working hours may be tolerated. But if it lasts continuously, the impact is very damaging for the body and soul." said Dr. Costakis.

Remember, long-term productivity can only be achieved with a healthy body and mind. Do not let ambitions backfire for your own life.