Research reports that shift workers are at greater risk of health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. With the recent news that shops in England can open for 24 hours once the lockdown is lifted, Salma S. Khan, Harley Street Nutritionist, advises shift workers on how to maintain a healthy diet and […]
The mystery of why night shift workers face increased risk of obesity and other metabolic illnesses is starting to unravel, a new study in the journal PNAS reports. During this ground-breaking study, researchers from the University of Surrey and Washington State University investigated underlying mechanisms which can cause metabolic disorders in shift workers. Simulating day […]
Going back to work after the summer vacations can be hard enough, but if you’re a shift worker the stress of going back to work may sound even more daunting. Shift work means working outside of the 9 am to 6 pm routine hours, and in some cases throughout the night. Research reports that shift […]
Whatever hours you keep, and how many times you cross time zones, you can’t change your physiology. You are always going to be a 24-hour person, running on a precisely calibrated body clock which dictates when you feel sleepy, aroused, hungry, cooler and warmer. Although the sleep-wake cycle is the most obvious circadian rhythm, endocrine […]
What happens when we stop eating three meals a day? Shift work has been linked to a myriad of health problems. Compared to individuals who work normal hours, shift workers may be at higher risk of a number of disorders such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, digestive problems, and depression. When you think about the […]