Anyone who works shifts will agree that shift work is bad for your health. How bad it is, depends on many factors. However, the implications for doctors and nurses who work shifts are particularly serious. Medical mistakes – many of which go unreported and can sometimes even be fatal – and the personal risks that […]
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While it is well-known that night shift working comes with its problems, for men’s health there are some risks that they may not have considered, but that affect them more than they may know—even to the extent of risking their lives every working day. Financial pressures, pride and even a macho attitude may drive men […]
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The issue of pilot fatigue has a long history of discussion, debate and regulation, but we are still hearing pilots complaining about it. It isn’t going away and it’s probably getting worse. Although flying is relatively safe, there is plenty of evidence that, with a commercial flight taking off somewhere in the world, every second […]
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Are you falling asleep during a work shift and suffering from insomnia during the day? Staying awake at night and trying to sleep during the day goes against evolution, adversely affecting all biological functions as they continually try to adjust. We have naturally evolved to rest, heal and restore our bodies while we sleep at […]
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Do you work night shifts? Are you pregnant and worried about how you’re going to get through it all? Though it is not ideal or always recommended to work night shifts while you are pregnant, the reality is that it is not always avoidable. Here are some tips that will help you to feel more […]
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There is no question that night shift workers should make every effort to eat well, exercise, and maintain a healthy weight. Shift work can be disruptive to getting good sleep, and this deprivation has been linked with higher risks of obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and other serious health issues. For most, working the night shift, […]
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Millions of people work the night shift, including first responders, medical professionals, military, truck drivers, and more. Although working the night shift may have some personal benefits, medical and scientific research continues to show that this type of shift work has the potential to affect the health of workers negatively. Here’s a closer look at […]
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Are you working demanding schedules, frequent night shifts, extended hours and substantial overtime? Certain professions all but guarantee that you’ll spend some time working the overnight hours. Nurses and doctors, police officers, firefighters and dispatch are just some of the professions in which getting to work during the day is not always an option. Sleep deprivation […]
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