'Anxious Monday' Effect: Chronic Stress Hormone Surge Linked to Start of Week in Older Adults

'Anxious Monday' effect: Chronic stress hormone surge linked to start of week in older adults

A research study led by Professor Tarani Chandola from the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has revealed that Mondays uniquely drive long-term biological stress, regardless of working status, with implications for heart health.

Study finds "Anxious Mondays" linked to long-term stress and heart health risks in older adults

New research has uncovered a connection between how older adults feel on Mondays and their long-term biological stress levels. The study found that people aged 50 and over who reported feeling anxious on a Monday had significantly higher levels of stress-related hormones in their bodies up to two months later. This effect was not limited to those still in the workforce, suggesting that Monday-related anxiety may be deeply ingrained and could con…

Can the Monday Blues Lead to Chronic Stress? Study Says Yes

A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders reveals that anxiety felt on Mondays can have long-lasting effects on the body's stress response system, potentially increasing the risk of...