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Episode 3229:

Deevra Norling highlights the hidden toll of night shift work, from disrupted sleep cycles to increased risks of chronic disease and mood disorders. Learn how small, strategic changes, like optimizing your sleep routine, eating real food, and scheduling time outdoors, can protect your health and well-being while working through the night.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ellymcguinness.com/blog/night-shift-health-tips/

Quotes to ponder:

"Shift work disrupts the body’s natural wake/sleep cycle."

"Maintaining a regular sleep schedule helps reset your body clock."

"A short but sound nap (15-20 minutes) can be refreshing to the body and mind."

Episode references:

Breast Cancer Risk and Night Shift Work: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6952443

Rotating Night Shift Work and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25269670

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3229: 8 Best Night Shift Health Tips by Deevra Norling with Elly McGuinness on Better Sleep & Energy