Double the risk of Heart Disease for unfit men working long hours
A report from the National Research Centre for the Working Environment in the journal Heart has found that the risk of heart disease in men aged between 40 and 59 doubles when working over 45 hours per week. The report sampled 5,000 Danish Men and surmised that the chances of dying from heart disease generally increased with the amount of hours worked each week for unfit men, but had little effect on the physically fit. The 30-year study saw 587 deaths from heart disease and monitored fitness levels through cycling tests.
Unfit men who worked over 45 hours a week saw their chances of dying from heart disease double compared to unfit men working under 40 hours a week, while those working 41-45 hours a week have a 59% increase risk of dying from heart disease.
Why does this matter?
This report is very important because it highlights the danger of not making the right lifestyle choices, after all those who fall into the category of working longer hours are probably doing so for the future, yet if they pay little or no attention to their health, may be ironically cutting short their own future. Take a look at our comparisons below to see what changes you can make to your lifestyle.
Example A: The UNFIT man working long hours
Rob: “I drive everywhere, am stuck in the office all day and usually work overtime to get my job done. I take the elevator to my 4th floor office. For lunch, I’ll eat when I’m free, eat out with a client or if catering is provided for a meeting I’ll eat then. Sometimes I’ll load up on food when I stop at the petrol station. I have no time to go to the gym because I work long hours and during my time off I’ll catch up on some TV or rest.”
Example B: The FIT man working long hours
Dave: “I cycle to work and try to go the gym during lunch, but sometimes that’s not possible. When I do drive to work or meetings, I’ll park at the far end of the car park from the entrance to walk a few extra steps. I work late often which makes me want to ride faster and harder to get home quicker. I don’t just walk up the stairs, I run up the stairs and always use the bathroom furthest away from my office. I keep a fruit bowl on my desk so I can snack throughout the day and always make my sandwiches the night before. I’m on the staff football team and at weekends take my kids and dog to the park for a play.”
Are you more like Rob than Dave? Perhaps it’s time to change your lifestyle.
A report from the National Research Centre for the Working Environment in the journal Heart has found that the risk of heart disease in men aged between 40 and 59 doubles when working over 45 hours per week. The report sampled 5,000 Danish Men and surmised that the chances of dying from heart disease generally increased with the amount of hours worked each week for unfit men, but had little effect on the physically fit. The 30-year study saw 587 deaths from heart disease and monitored fitness levels through cycling tests.
Unfit men who worked over 45 hours a week saw their chances of dying from heart disease double compared to unfit men working under 40 hours a week, while those working 41-45 hours a week have a 59% increase risk of dying from heart disease.
Why does this matter?
This report is very important because it highlights the danger of not making the right lifestyle choices, after all those who fall into the category of working longer hours are probably doing so for the future, yet if they pay little or no attention to their health, may be ironically cutting short their own future. Take a look at our comparisons below to see what changes you can make to your lifestyle.
Example A: The UNFIT man working long hours
Rob: “I drive everywhere, am stuck in the office all day and usually work overtime to get my job done. I take the elevator to my 4th floor office. For lunch, I’ll eat when I’m free, eat out with a client or if catering is provided for a meeting I’ll eat then. Sometimes I’ll load up on food when I stop at the petrol station. I have no time to go to the gym because I work long hours and during my time off I’ll catch up on some TV or rest.”
Example B: The FIT man working long hours
Dave: “I cycle to work and try to go the gym during lunch, but sometimes that’s not possible. When I do drive to work or meetings, I’ll park at the far end of the car park from the entrance to walk a few extra steps. I work late often which makes me want to ride faster and harder to get home quicker. I don’t just walk up the stairs, I run up the stairs and always use the bathroom furthest away from my office. I keep a fruit bowl on my desk so I can snack throughout the day and always make my sandwiches the night before. I’m on the staff football team and at weekends take my kids and dog to the park for a play.”
Are you more like Rob than Dave? Perhaps it’s time to change your lifestyle.
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