Workplace stress can increase your risk of developing asthma by 40 percent, a new study suggests. A study of 5,000 men and women found that the risk of developing asthma over the course of the 8-year study was almost doubled if people were under stress at work. Those who had long working hours, demanding schedules, and an uncomfortable work environment were the most at risk.
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