Night Shift Long-Term Health Effects
Cardiovascular, metabolic, cancer risk research, what to do.
Night shift has documented long-term health effects. Worth knowing.
Documented risks
Increased cardiovascular disease. Type 2 diabetes risk. Possibly increased cancer (WHO classifies night shift as probable carcinogen). Mental health impact.
Mitigation
Consistent sleep window. Healthy diet. Exercise. Annual check-ups. Vitamin D supplementation. Periodic switch to days if possible.
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