Workaholism equals shorter life, heart diseases

Despite an increased number of health complications and deaths, more people are working longer hours globally. [Courtesy]

If you think being a workaholic is a badge of honour, think again. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that long working hours threatens life expectancy, risks strokes and heart-related diseases.

Let your bossy boss know that data from WHO and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) revealed that long working hours (more than 55 a week) led to 745,000 deaths from stroke and ischemic disease in 2016, a 29 per cent increase from 2000.