5 essential tips to stay healthy if you work night shifts
Working night shifts has become common in today’s demanding world. But what comes with such shifts is the toll on health. Studies have shown that staying awake at night can disrupt the body’s natural circadian rhythm, and lead to a number of health-problems and even increase the risk of cardiovascular issues and certain cancers. It isn’t possible for everyone to leave a job that demands night shift timings, however, certain strategies can help protect health and improve overall quality of life. Here are 5 research backed tips. The biggest challenge with night shift is the misalignment it does to sleep timings. According to the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which is Britain's national regulator for workplace health and safety, going to bed on a consistent schedule, waking up at the same time trains the biological clock.
