The output demands requested by supervisors in the contemporary American workforce are many and growing. Because of the nature of our current economical landscape, it is important for employees to take a break and rest so that productivity keeps increasing.

In a current research publication released by the American Heart Association, it was found that overwork increases the risk of employees developing blood pressure in 70%. This recent finding presents a heath challenge to the thousands of corporate and non-profit workaholic employees.

Clearly, overwork can kill people if they ignore the signs of hypertension and its potential side effects.

Take a day off and go for a walk!

Take a day off and go for a ride!

Take a day off and go fishing!

Take a day off and go golfing!

Take a day off and live life!

We only live once. Taking care of our health and mental state is paramount.