Double shifts can disrupt cortisol rhythms, increasing stress, fatigue, burnout, and poor sleep—showing that overworking does ...

Timed exposure to light. Based on the results of several studies, the AASM concludes that timed light exposure in the work environment and light restriction in the morning, when feasible, decreases ...

Millions of people start work before sunrise—but their brains aren’t ready for it. A new clinical trial has found that the wake-promoting drug solriamfetol can significantly boost alertness in ...

Working in shifts as we know it in the modern day originated at the start of the industrial revolution to keep up with maintaining and managing the factories. Since then, shift work has permeated all ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Irregular night shift work is well known for its potential to cause sleep problems, but a new study suggested it can also be associated with an increased risk of developing migraines.

Few nurses seem to really love working the night shift. Sure, we all know nurses who thrive on the night shift or who choose it for personal reasons. Some prefer to work when the ambience is quieter, ...

Three 12-hour shifts a week has long been considered the standard schedule for hospital nurses. However, many nurses can recall times they’ve worked far beyond 12 hours due to staffing pressures at ...

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 ...

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text-Revision, defines circadian rhythm sleep disorder (CRSD) of the shift work type as, “insomnia during the major sleep ...