Not too long ago I had an individual ask a question about the impact of working at night on health. This is a great question and something you may not think about, so I wanted to share the answer with you.
Question:
Does working nights affect my health, especially heart?
Answer:
There is strong evidence that shift work is linked to some serious health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Additional health concerns linked to shift work include stomach ulcers and de...
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In these tough financial times - every job is now considered precious. But as anyone who has done it knows - night shift work can be... Read more »
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