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Overwork May Reshape Brain Regions Linked to Stress

Overwork May Reshape Brain Regions Linked to Stress

New imaging study links 52+ hour workweeks with structural brain changes in areas tied to emotion and decision-making

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Naveen Sankar S
Jun 26, 2025
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In a Korean pilot study using MRI scans, overworked healthcare workers (≥52 hours/week) showed significant brain volume increases in regions associated with executive function and emotional regulation, suggesting that prolonged work hours may induce neuroadaptive changes that could affect cognitive and mental health.

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