A lunch break shorter than forty-five minutes can cause a thirty percent spike in stress hormones
Modern workplace studies in Japan reveal that employees who receive lunch breaks shorter than forty-five minutes experience a significant thirty percent increase in cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone.
A lunch break lasting less than forty-five minutes can trigger a thirty percent spike in cortisol levels, significantly impacting long-term mental health and employee loyalty. In Japan, where the fear of karoshi—death from overwork—is a major concern for younger generations, Gen Z workers increasingly prioritize these breaks to manage stress and avoid cardiovascular strain.
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