The workweek may start with more than a groan — it could be taking a measurable toll on your health, a study from the University of Hong Kong has found. Here’s what you need to know about the Monday stress hormone research:

The University of Hong Kong study

Research reveals lasting impact of Monday anxiety:

The cortisol increase

Monday anxiety produces measurable hormonal changes:

The health implications

High cortisol levels pose serious health risks:

The retiree finding

Monday spike affects even non-working population:

The expectation factor

Stanford neuroscientist explains stress anticipation:

The weekend disruption

Multiple factors contribute to Monday stress:

The Columbia expert analysis

Business school professor explains Monday effort:

The stress inventory solution

Expert recommends proactive approach:

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• Monday anxiety triggers lasting stress hormone spike, study finds

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