Working for 2 Firms? Beware, Your Heart, Brain are at Risk; Docs Say 'Moonlighting' Can Land You in Hosp

Do you know, ‘Moonlighting’ at your job can not only pose risk to your employment, but may also cause brain and heart-related ailments? Doctors in Hyderabad– a key IT and ITes destination in the country– have warned technology professionals against working for more than one company, as the overwork and stress due to ‘Moonlighting’ may lead to brain stroke or heart attack. Doctors’ Caution Against Moonlighting Doctors from Hyderabad, who have treated many patients who suffered brain and heart-related ailments, warned IT professionals against working more than one job, as hospitals in Hyderabad have now started receiving more and more patients with complaints and ailments which are believed to be the side-effects of moonlighting. ‘Moonlighting Causes Stress & Anxiety’ Further, highlighting certain key reasons why moonlighting is injurious to health, Dr Manoj Vasireddy, neurologist at Amor Hospitals, said that when a human body is put under stress, it releases cortisol and adrenaline hormones, which further lead to anxiety and depression. Doctors Warn Against Working for Long Hours Shivaram Rao Komandla, consultant neurophysician, Yashoda Hospitals, said, “Working for long hours or engaging in physically or mentally demanding work can lead to chronic stress, which can contribute to a range of health issues, including neurological problems.