Tag: night shift workers

40 Minutes of Bright Light Helps Night Shift Nurses Feel Less Tired

Nurses exposed to 40 minutes of bright light before their night shift begins feel less fatigued and make fewer errors at work, according to a new study. The nurses also sleep better when their shift is over. “Health care workers are experiencing high levels of fatigue due to staffing shortages, difficult schedules, and heavy workloads. Further,…


The Dangers of Night Shifts: How Night Workers Put Their Health on the Line

Night shift workers are integral to multiple areas of society; however, people may not be fully aware of the danger that such work pose. The impact of night work is not only daytime sleepiness, which can increase a person’s risk of road accidents, but also a higher risk of cancer, gastrointestinal issues, obesity, diabetes, and…