Shift work has increasingly become a studied topic due to its threat to the physical health and mental well-being of shift workers. Firefighter shift work comprises long hours often combined with ...

If you ask a group of shiftworkers to describe their ideal shift schedule, you may hear statements like these: "Monday through Friday with 8-hour day shifts." "Monday through Thursday with 10-hour day ...

People who work shifts face a 22 percent greater chance of developing depression than those who work a regular daytime schedule, according to research published in the journal JAMA Network Open. The ...

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 ...

Comprehensive analysis in Mayo Clinic Proceedings highlights the need for targeted strategies in the workplace to prevent kidney stone disease in shift workers Long-term shift work, identified as an ...