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Study Links 52+ Work Hours to Brain Damage

5/17/2025

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A groundbreaking study from South Korea uncovers the alarming effects of excessive work hours on our brains. Researchers found that individuals clocking over 52 hours a week experienced changes in brain structure, particularly in regions tied to planning, memory, and emotional control. This urgent revelation calls for workplace reforms to combat the health risks of overwork.

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A groundbreaking study from South Korea uncovers the alarming effects of excessive work hours on our brains. Researchers found that individuals clocking over 52 hours a week experienced changes in brain structure, particularly in regions tied to planning, memory, and emotional control. This urgent revelation calls for workplace reforms to combat the health risks of overwork.