#Mondaydread

In offices and classrooms across Thailand, the familiar “I hate Mondays” refrain often feels lighthearted. New research, however, points to real health implications tied to Monday anxiety. Scientists report that heightened Monday stress can trigger a biological response that lingers, potentially increasing risks for chronic stress and heart-related issues.

The study tracked adults over 50 in the United Kingdom using hair cortisol to measure cumulative stress. Researchers found Monday-specific anxiety linked to lasting cortisol spikes, whereas anxiety on other days did not produce the same effect. This indicates the workweek’s start can provoke an anticipatory stress response with tangible health consequences.