Moonlighting poses risk of brain and heart-related ailments, warn doctors

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Broadly, moonlighting is working for a business of the same niche while being a permanent employee of another..

Over the past six months, we have received patients from various hospitals in the city who needed recovery after suffering a brain stroke or heart attack," said Vijay Bathina, Director and Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, at Uchchvas Transitionalcare...

Sustained anxiety or depression is likely to cause high blood pressure which will have a direct impact on the heart.. "It is very important that IT professionals who sit in front of a computer for long hours know how to balance their life with work..

Professionals working for long hours must also do some exercise to stay both physically and mentally fit," said Shivaram Rao Komandla, consultant neurophysician, Yashoda Hospitals...

"Working for long hours or engaging in physically or mentally demanding work can lead to chronic stress, which can contribute to a range of health issues, including neurological problems..

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