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How bad is shift work for your health?
Tuesday, 22 September, 2026
Shift workers make a lot of sacrifices to keep the world running. What are they sacrificing in terms of their own health?There are harms associated with working at all hours against your body clock.Norman and Tegan work through what those are, and what you can do to protect against them.References:5 long-term health effects of shift work Shift work can harm sleep and health: What helps?Coping with shift work Shift work and health outcomes: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of epidemiological studiesShift work and long work hours and their association with chronic health conditions: A systematic review of systematic reviews with meta-analysesRelationship between long-term shift work; night work; sleep deficiency and stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis Shifting Rhythms: A Systematic Review Exploring the Multifaceted Effects of Shift Work and Circadian Disruption on Employee Cardiovascular HealthExercise interventions for sleep and cognitive dysfunction in shift workers: a systematic review of randomized trials If you enjoyed this episode, check these out!What is the perfect nap duration?Chronotypes: early birds vs night owlsWhy do some people pee more often?
