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·February 23, 2021·3 min read

‘Night Owls’ May Be Twice as Likely as Morning ‘Larks’ to Underperform at Work

Study reports night-owls are more likely than early birds to underperform at work and retire early due to ill health or disability.

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·September 2, 2016·4 min read

Cannabis Reduces Short Term Motivation to Work For Money

Study demonstrates the short-term effects of marijuana on human motivation.

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·December 9, 2021·4 min read

Cognitive Aging: Work Helps Our Brain

Work plays an active role in keeping the brain healthy and retaining cognitive abilities as we age, researchers report.

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·January 10, 2023·6 min read

Early Retirement Can Accelerate Cognitive Decline

Study reveals adults who retire early are at greater risk of cognitive decline as they age.

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·May 15, 2021·4 min read

Fairness: ‘Important – but Not Enough’

While being treated fairly in a workplace setting is important, distinctive treatment, where a person's skills and qualities are recognized, also provides a sense of value while reinforcing a person's sense of inclusion. Distinctive treatment also boosts mental health.

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·September 19, 2022·5 min read

Fit for Work at Over 50

Workers over 50 often benefit from better mental performance, self-confidence, psychological resilience, and a greater sense of well-being, especially if exposed to specific training sessions.

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·October 26, 2020·5 min read

Hard Physical Work Significantly Increases the Risk of Dementia

Those who work in physically demanding jobs have a 55% higher risk of developing dementia than those who have more sedentary careers.

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·June 23, 2019·3 min read

Long work hours associated with increased risk of stroke

A correlation has been identified between working long hours for ten years and an increased risk of stroke, particularly in those aged under 50.

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·May 14, 2025·4 min read

Stress of Long Work Hours May Physically Alter the Brain

Preliminary research suggests that working more than 52 hours per week may physically alter brain regions involved in emotional regulation, memory, and decision-making. MRI scans from healthcare workers revealed increased grey matter volume in key areas like the middle and superior frontal gyri and the insula.

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·December 30, 2019·5 min read

The psychological benefits of working less

Working fewer hours isn't only associated with improved health and psychological benefits; it can also help us to become more productive.

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·June 23, 2021·5 min read

Toxic Workplaces Increase Risk of Depression by 300%

Working in a toxic environment or one in which the mental health of workers is not supported was associated with a three fold increased risk of depression. Additionally, working long hours was linked to an increased risk of death as a result of stroke or a cardiovascular event.