Tradesmen working in high-risk environments are regularly exposing themselves to labor-intensive and dangerous tasks. Now add in doing this work at 3:00 a.m. when the rest of the world is asleep. That ...

A clinical trial suggests that a wake-promoting drug may help early-morning shift workers overcome the biological challenges of working during hours when the brain expects sleep.

As far as I can remember, I have always been a night owl, so the appeal of the night is never lost on me. However, I have never worked a night shift, so I don’t really know what it feels like to do ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Julian Hayes II combines wellness, business, and leadership. During a midterm campaign in 1969, President Richard Nixon introduced ...

A study evaluating how various shift work patterns contribute to kidney stone risk has revealed that shift workers have a 15% higher risk of developing kidney stones, especially younger workers and ...

The unhappiest shift workers have been found, and many live in North Dakota, New Mexico and Vermont, according to a newly released report. Workforce management platform Deputy's 2025 Shift Pulse ...

The night shift isn’t for everyone, but it often means a boost in pay and a foot in the door. Yet a smaller share of ...

FIVE IN YOUR HEALTH NOW, A POTENTIAL BREAKTHROUGH FOR WORKERS LIKE US WHO HAVE TO GET UP AND GO TO WORK BASICALLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM CONDUCTED A LANDMARK STUDY ON NIGHT ...

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 ...

Many medical professionals working night shifts struggle to get enough quality sleep. Working those late hours significantly impacts our natural circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm internally regulates ...

Foods high in complex carbs, protein, and fiber can keep you feeling full and performing at your peak if you’re a shift worker. Share on Pinterest DragonImages/Getty Images Finding a healthy work-life ...