Why do we experience double stress at the beginning of the week?

It's often thought that first-weekend burnout is only associated with working people who get stressed out at the start of the workweek. But a new study shows that even retirees, who are no longer involved in the workday routine, experience higher levels of stress and negative health effects on the first few days of the week. The findings highlight the profound cultural and biological impact of the first few days of the week on the body and mind.