In many countries, employees are required to work eight hours a day and some even work more than that. Also, workers are eligible for the pension scheme only after retirement, but some governments are planning to extend the age of retirement.
Delaying age of retirement increases the working life of people which adds more strain and stress to their lives. A new study suggests that individuals who are above 40 years of age must work for three days a week and longer hours can have an adverse impact on their health.
Higher Risk of Type-2 Diabetes in People Who Work More Than 55 Hours Per Week
Persons who work for more than 55 hours per week are more likely to develop type-2 diabetes than their counterparts working for 35 to 40 hours a week, reveals a new research.
Advertisement
‘A three-day-week gets the best performance from workers aged over 40 while more than that can cause stress and fatigue, potentially damaging cognitive functioning. ’
Tweet it Now
Melbourne researchers examined about 3000 men and women for their cognitive functions and work-hour practices. At the end of the analysis, they found middle-aged people who worked for 25 hours a week performed better than people who used to work for 55 hours a week.
The team reported that cognitive abilities decreased in people who worked for 55 hours a week but it remained intact in employees who worked for 25 hours a week. Therefore, researchers suggest that 25 hours will be the ideal working time for middle aged people as it boosts their productivity and performance.
![Long Working Hours Linked to Alcohol Abuse]( "Long Working Hours Linked to Alcohol Abuse")
Long working hours boosted the likelihood of higher alcohol intake by 11 percent overall, according to a paper published in The BMJ journal.
As many countries are going to raise their retirement ages, more people will continue to work in the later stages of their life. But longer working hours can cause fatigue and stress, which potentially damage cognitive functions. Therefore, a part-time job will help older people strike a balance between keeping the brain active and leading a happy and stress-free life. The report was published by the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Business & Economics in the Melbourne Institute Worker Paper series.
"We point out that differences in working hours are important for maintaining cognitive functioning in middle-aged and elderly adults. This means that, in middle and older age, working part-time could be effective in maintaining cognitive ability," wrote the authors.
Source: Medindia
Long Working Hours Linked to Alcohol Abuse
Long working hours boosted the likelihood of higher alcohol intake by 11 percent overall, according to a paper published in The BMJ journal.
Advertisement
As many countries are going to raise their retirement ages, more people will continue to work in the later stages of their life. But longer working hours can cause fatigue and stress, which potentially damage cognitive functions. Therefore, a part-time job will help older people strike a balance between keeping the brain active and leading a happy and stress-free life. The report was published by the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Business & Economics in the Melbourne Institute Worker Paper series.
"We point out that differences in working hours are important for maintaining cognitive functioning in middle-aged and elderly adults. This means that, in middle and older age, working part-time could be effective in maintaining cognitive ability," wrote the authors.
Source: Medindia
Erratic Working Hours Have an Adverse Effect on Parent-child Relationship
A new North Carolina State University study has found that parents, who work at odd hours, have troubled relationships with their children.
Advertisement
 Reducing Medical Residents' Working Hours may Have Unintended ConsequencesIn Canada, Medical residents may work longer hours per shift and per week than their counterparts in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. | Advertisement
|
Advertisement
Recommended Reading
Latest Lifestyle News
Study elucidates at the cellular level how regular exercise preserves physical fitness during aging.
Is losing weight good for your heart? Yes,following an intensive behavioral weight loss program and making healthy lifestyle changes can help you lose weight and boost heart health
Prejuvenation could be the new skincare trend for anti-aging. Let's stay prejuvenated to stay young forever.
Want to prevent blood clots? Then, start walking a mile for just 15 minutes every day to keep Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) at bay.
An expert emphasizes the importance of choosing the right footwear for a healthy life and shares insights on selecting the right shoes for optimal overall well-being.