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Scientists have known for a long time that stress can cause health problems.
科学家很早就知道压力会导致健康问题。
But recently, they have found a clear connection between work stress and metabolic syndrome.
但最近，他们发现工作压力和新陈代谢综合征之间存在明显的联系。
The researchers found that people with high levels of work stress are much more likely to suffer from high blood pressure.
研究人员发现，工作压力大的人更容易患高血压。
Work stress also increases the chances of having high cholesterol levels in the blood.
工作压力也会增高血液胆固醇高的几率。
Both these problems lead to other health problems such as diabetes and heart disease.
这两个问题都会导致其他健康问题，如糖尿病和心脏病。
Researchers also found that these health problems can become more dangerous on particular days.
研究人员还发现，这些健康问题在特定的日子里会变得更加危险。
A Japanese study shows that a person’s blood pressure is higher on Monday mornings.
日本的一项研究表明，人的血压在周一早上会比较高。
This is the day that most people return to work.
周一是大多数人重返工作岗位的日子。
The stress of a new week of work can be dangerous for some people.
新一周的工作压力对一些人来说可能是危险的。
In the United Kingdom 20 percent more people have heart attacks on Monday mornings.
在英国，周一早上心脏病发作的人数增加了20%。
If a person already has heart problems, the stress of returning to work may push them to have a heart attack.
如果一个人已经有心脏问题，重返工作岗位的压力可能会促使他们心脏病发作。
Work is a necessary part of life.
工作是生活中不可缺少的一部分。
There are things a person can do to reduce stress at his job.
人们可以做一些事情来减轻工作压力。
These suggestions come from the BBC.
这些建议来自英国广播公司。
First, balance your work-life.
首先，平衡你的工作和生活。
Here are some ways to do that.
这里有一些方法。
Make lists to stay organized.
列清单，保持条理清晰。
This helps to plan the work-day.
这有助于为工作日做计划。
Be realistic with your goals.
目标要现实一些。
Do not say something will take 10 minutes if it will take an hour.
如果一件事需要一个小时，就不要说它只需要10分钟。
This will help you work better with other people at your job.
这将会帮助你在工作中更好地与其他人合作。
Get others to help.
寻求他人的帮助。
Sharing work duties can make work less stressful.
分担工作职责可以减轻工作压力。
And take some time away from work.
空出一段时间不工作。
This may be just a few minutes, hours or even a few days.
可能只是几分钟、几个小时，甚至几天。
Taking time away from work helps you to concentrate on your work!
空出一段时间不工作可以帮助你集中精力工作！
