Night Job News

Night job news is often about the health problems associated with shift work. There are a lot of studies that correlate lack of sleep and disruption of the circadian cycle to disease and obesity. If you have worked 2nd shift or overnight shifts, you have probably experienced the effect on your body. Some workers may not realize why they feel terrible. Both employers and physicians should be aware of these studies so that they can put changes in place to prevent poor health and medically treat patients while taking into consideration the nigh work lifestyle. Here are a couple of the latest headlines on this topic.

Shift work linked to sleep problems, poor metabolic health - Medical News Today

http://news.google.com Mon, 18 May 2015 08:03:27 GMT

Medical News Today Shift work linked to sleep problems, poor metabolic health Medical News Today The link between shift work and poor health is not new. In July 2014, a study linked shift work - particularly rotating shifts - to increased risk of type 2 ...

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If you are a shift worker, you may suffer from lack of proper sleep (less than 7 hours a day) and other sleep disorders. If this is true, this article is saying that you may also be at risk for obesity and diabetes. This is an important finding as it may help doctors to approach healthcare treatment with more focus on sleep patterns of 2nd and 3rd shift employees.

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New Reports Claim Shift Working Can Lead To Unhealthy Lifestyles - Madame Noire

http://news.google.com Mon, 18 May 2015 14:17:33 GMT

Madame NoireNew Reports Claim Shift Working Can Lead To Unhealthy LifestylesMadame NoireIn a series of new reports, Reuters Health claims shift work can lead to a poor diet and exercise lifestyle. By tracking airline employees in Finland, researchers ...

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There is a new study that has concluded that working at night can reduce the possibility of shift workers eating the recommended amounts of vegetables and fruits. A poor diet can lead to chronic diseases. It is hard enough for day shift workers to remember to eat a balanced diet. It is even more important for night employees to eat for energy and health.