'Shift work aged me faster than stress could alone' — the real impact fragmented sleep has on our health

Doctors, experts and lawyers reveal the true impact shift work sleep disorder has on our day to day lives.

First-of-Its-Kind Study Finds Drug Reduces Excessive Sleepiness in Early-Morning Workers

A clinical trial suggests that a wake-promoting drug may help early-morning shift workers overcome the biological challenges of working during hours when the brain expects sleep.
News Medical

Shift workers face higher risk of developing kidney stones

A study evaluating how various shift work patterns contribute to kidney stone risk has revealed that shift workers have a 15% higher risk of developing kidney stones, especially younger workers and ...
UPI

Working night shift associated with increased kidney stone risk

Folks who work a night shift are at greater risk for kidney stones, new research shows. Shift workers have a 15% to 22% higher risk of kidney stones, particularly if they're younger or work a desk job ...
The Conversation

Can’t sleep? Your ability to adapt to shiftwork and the changing seasons may be determined by your genes

Laura Roden receives funding from the Wellcome Trust. Many people find that their sleep and moods are linked to the seasons. Those living in temperate zones may feel like hibernating in winter and ...
Psychology Today

Do You Have a Shift Work Sleep Disorder?

If you work on a regular 9 to 5 schedule, then you may not be aware of a condition known as Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD). Working during the daylight hours can be exhausting enough, but working ...