Always rushing? ‘Hurry sickness’ is quietly stealing your health: Experts say slowing down could save your life
Published on: Sept. 22, 2025, 10:53 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
“Hurry sickness,” or the compulsion to constantly rush through tasks, may seriously harm health, warns doctor Mark Cox. The nonstop pace keeps cortisol levels high, raising risks of heart disease, infections, digestive issues, poor sleep, anxiety, and burnout. Women, especially working mothers, are more vulnerable due to competing pressures. Experts urge slowing down, prioritizing, setting boundaries, and resting without guilt, stressing that rest is a biological necessity, not a luxury.
