1851

A study published last week in Lancet, a British medical journal, revealed an alarming revelation relating to work hours, productivity and risk of stroke. According to the study, those who work over 55 hours a week have 33 percent high risk of stroke than their counterparts working 35 to 40 hours each week. Those who clock in more than 55 hours in the workplace every week are also 13 percent more likely to develop coronary heart disease. &#8220;Prior studies have <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Sokejima+bmj&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=washington-post-working-more-than-55-hours-a-week-is-bad-for-you-in-many-ways-2346" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; zoom: 1;" target="_blank">associated</a> working more than 11 hours a day with higher risks of heart attack,&#8221; the Washington Post reported. &#8220;Researchers have found a <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19544749?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=washington-post-working-more-than-55-hours-a-week-is-bad-for-you-in-many-ways-2346" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; zoom: 1;" target="_blank">link</a> between working more than 55 hours a week and greater issues with <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonkblog/wp/2014/12/15/americans-are-trading-sleep-for-work-and-its-literally-killing-us/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=washington-post-working-more-than-55-hours-a-week-is-bad-for-you-in-many-ways-2346" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sleep</a> disturbances. Others have recently done a "meta-analysis" of other published research and found that workaholics are more likely to <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/on-leadership/wp/2015/01/16/work-long-hours-youre-more-likely-to-drink-too-much/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=washington-post-working-more-than-55-hours-a-week-is-bad-for-you-in-many-ways-2346" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; zoom: 1;" target="_blank">drink 'risky' levels</a> of alcohol, too.&#8221; Cognitive function and productivity are also adversely affected by long work hours. According to the Post, the average employee remains under the 55-hour threshold, but the average hours demanded from a U.S. worker continues to rise. Click <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/on-leadership/wp/2015/08/24/working-more-than-55-hours-a-week-is-bad-for-you-in-many-ways/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=washington-post-working-more-than-55-hours-a-week-is-bad-for-you-in-many-ways-2346" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to read the original story.

1851 Franchise

That extra 14 hours just might not be worth it.

This brand page has been paid for by 1851. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

Washington Post: Working more than 55 hours a week is bad for you—in many ways 

washington-post-working-more-than-55-hours-a-week-is-bad-for-you-in-many-ways

Dillas Quesadillas

Beyond Fast Casual: How Dillas Primo Quesadillas Is Leading the QSR+ Revolution

beyond-fast-casual-how-dillas-primo-quesadillas-is-leading-the-qsr-revolution

Homewatch CareGivers

How Homewatch CareGivers® Became the Wellness-Forward Home Care Franchise Built on 45 Years of Purposeful Human Interactions

how-homewatch-caregivers-became-the-wellness-forward-home-care-franchise-built-on-45-years-of-purposeful-human-interactions

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Building a People‑Powered Breakfast Franchise: How Christie Schatz Shapes Culture at Keke’s Breakfast Cafe

kekes-breakfast-cafe-culture-and-brand-values

KidStrong Franchising, LLC

Why KidStrong is Targeting San Diego for Franchise Growth 

why-kidstrong-is-targeting-san-diego-for-franchise-growth

The Growth Coach

The Growth Coach Closes Record-Breaking Year, Marking Major Gains in Franchise Sales and Corporate Expansion

the-growth-coach-closes-record-breaking-year-marking-major-gains-in-franchise-sales-and-corporate-expansion

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

California Pizza Kitchen’s Sale Is the Latest in the Era of PE-Backed Turnarounds in Franchising

california-pizza-kitchens-sale-is-the-latest-in-the-era-of-pe-backed-turnarounds-in-franchising

Buying a fitness franchise, people exercising

Boutique vs. Big Box Gym Franchises: Which Offers Best ROI in the $7 Billion Fitness Market?

buy-fitness-franchise-boutique-big-box-comparison

Pieology Pizza Enters Chapter 11 Following Costly Bid To Save Struggling Stores

pieology-pizza-files-chapter-11-bankruptcy

CNBC: McDonald’s Will Assess if Franchisees Are Offering Value for Customers Under New Standards

mcdonalds-franchise-standards-value-metric

How AI Is Transforming Restaurant Operations and Franchises

ai-impact-restaurants-franchises-human-centric-technology

AI-related job cuts, October U.S. job cuts, American job cut record

AI-Fueled Layoffs Reshape the U.S. Job Market — And Highlight Franchising’s Resilience

Washington Post: Working more than 55 hours a week is bad for you—in many ways

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS