‘Overworking’ may alter our brain structure. Here’s who is at risk

Working 52 hours or more per week may alter the structure of the brain, research suggests - (Getty)

“Overworking” may alter the structure of the brain, new research suggests.

The findings, published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine, found that working 52 hours or more per week may affect those parts of the brain related to problem-solving and memory, while also potentially affecting mental health.