A new study has shown that making lifestyle changes could ease higher levels of workplace stress.
Researchers involved in the study, which was led by University College London, said that workplace stress was tied to a 25 per cent higher chance of developing heart disease or dying of a heart attack, according to Reuters.
But, the scientists said risks are cut in half among workers who tried to stay healthy through avoiding excess alcohol intake, not smoking, exercising regularly and eating a varied, well-balanced diet that contained five portions of fruit and vegetables per day.
Lead researcher Mika Kivimaki said: “For many people avoidance of work stress is unrealistic … we hope this message reaches those who want to reduce their heart disease risk but feel they cannot avoid work stress.”
Results of the study concluded that 31 people in 1,000 who had two unhealthy lifestyle habits developed heart problems, compared to 15 for those with one or no vices.
All of those involved in the study self-reported being stressed in their jobs, an increasing issue among the UK workforce.