Working in shifts as we know it in the modern day originated at the start of the industrial revolution to keep up with maintaining and managing the factories. Since then, shift work has permeated all ...

Many medical professionals working night shifts struggle to get enough quality sleep. Working those late hours significantly impacts our natural circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm internally regulates ...

I have always thought it ironic that the sleep medicine field recognizes the challenge of getting good sleep and functioning well, because a grueling schedule involving working over-night is inherent ...

Night shift workers and individuals who regularly achieve fewer than 6 hours of sleep demonstrate an increased risk for ...

Two people working night shifts share how they protect their mental and physical health. Late shift work is linked to higher anxiety and depression. A nurse and Chippendales dancer share how they find ...

Sleep is a major struggle in the fire service. A common sentiment is, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” but firefighters are starting to wake up to the fact that they need sleep. The challenge? Achieving ...

A new study examining the effects of sleep patterns and shift work on the immune system has found that sleep debt and night shifts increase the risk of several common infections in nurses. Modern ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A large long-term study suggests that what shift workers eat, especially how much fiber they consume, could meaningfully influence their risk of coronary heart disease, offering ...

A recent study highlights how shift work, sleep debt, and night shifts increase the risk of infections among nurses, particularly the common cold. Study: Night work and sleep debt are associated with ...