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
Topline
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.
Study Details
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