Take A Timeout

Workaholics may regard long task lists and chronic stress as inevitable, or even a badge of honour. But scientists are now warning everyone of the dangers of overstretching and burnout. A US study published in the journal Neurology found that people with higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol have small reductions in brain volume and also perform slightly worse at memory tests. While the study doesn’t confirm this, some experts believe these folks are also at higher risk of dementia as they age. So remember to give your mind frequent breaks; your future health depends on it.