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Dangers of overwork: Long hours and stress can lead to heart attack and stroke
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Experts say prolonged work can lead to chronic stress and fatigue, sleep deprivation and an unhealthy diet and lifestyle.
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SINGAPORE - Two years ago, private-hire driver Thir Lochan Singh was walking to the carpark when he suddenly started sweating and felt a sharp pain in the middle of his chest.
He was taken to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, where he was found to have had a heart attack. The next day, Mr Singh underwent stent surgery to keep his artery from narrowing or closing again.
