Unveiling the Dangers: Can Exhaustion Be Fatal?

An overworked student at Ping Ding Shan Vocational and Technical College in Henan province in central China, identified as Li Hao, passed away unexpectedly after an intense period of live-streaming video games.

LEADERSHIP reports that records obtained by Chinese media outlets confirm that Li had streamed for a gruelling five nights straight before his death.

Research shows that high-stress work can double the chances of men developing heart disease, which can cause heart attacks and other complications.

High levels of stress can make the heart work harder than it normally does—which, under very rare circumstances, experts say, could potentially lead to death.

How Does Stress Affect The Heart?

A study published in the journal ‘Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes’ shows that job strain and effort-reward imbalance together increased coronary heart disease risk by 103%.

According to a clinical cardiologist, Dr. Joseph Ebinger, “stress triggers ‘fight or flight’ response, driving up stress hormones, blood pressure, and heart rate. This can have both immediate and long-term effects on the body.”

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

According to the Mayo Clinic, CFS is a disease that “causes extreme fatigue that lasts for at least six months. Symptoms worsen with physical or mental activity but don’t fully improve with rest.”

In September, an international team of medical researchers announced the development of a blood test for chronic fatigue syndrome. The test is reportedly 91% accurate.