If you work particularly long hours – the bad news is that you are increasing your risk of dying from heart disease. The good news? It’s possible that exercise can actually help you to eliminate that risk.
A new study, led by Andreas Holtermann and published in Heart magazine, shows that people who worked more than 45 hours a week had twice as much the risk of cardiovascular death than did those who worked normal hours or less than 40 hours a week. For those who were in good shape and who worked out regularly, the long hours did not increase their risk levels.
Discuss your exercise needs and your work habits with your health care provider like Cinergy Health or with your general practitioner. Holtermann points out that just 30 minutes of exercise two or three times a week can improve your physical fitness.
