Working long hours raises the risk of heart disease by up to 80%, according to a new study.
It found employees who frequently put in overtime significantly increased their risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Researchers believe a combination of stress, raised blood pressure and unhealthy diets may be condemning thousands of employees to premature heart problems.
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