Night Time Shifts: Good For Your Wallet Bad For Your Health

Shift work is something that everybody dreads doing and yet for some reason numerous companies insist that at least part of their work be done during the evening and overnight hours.  These are the hours that the body is used to sleeping and as a result it can be a difficult and in some cases an impossible thing for an individual to adapt to.
 
When it comes to shift work it is anything but healthy and studies show that the body doesn’t thrive in these conditions.  As a matter of fact, there are several studies that demonstrate that working overnights during your lifetime can considerably lessen your ability to live a longer and healthier life. 
 
One of the primary reasons why shift work is something that does not work well for the body is because your sleep cycles tend to be built in and by altering these cycles and trying to remain awake during the darkness of night but to sleep during the day when the sun is shining is in exact contrast to what your body senses is best for it.  When it comes to sleep the natural bodily response for most individuals is to sleep through the night and remain awake in the daytime.
 
Some attribute the many sleep disorders and the prevalence in our society to shift work and the way that it's impacting the sleep process in this country and some say it's the fact that overnight television is available now which helps to encourage viewers to stay up and view more.  Sleep disorders and shift work are much more prevalent now then they ever were previously and it's because of this that individuals are progressively experiencing more and more health problems that could be directly linked to disrupted sleep schedules.
 
Issues including eating disorders, decreased immunity, in addition to mental illnesses such as depression, paranoia, delusions, and mental instability all can stem from disrupted sleep patterns.  It's thought that numerous of the newer mental illnesses and serious depression issues come because of individuals who need to sleep throughout daylight hours and stay awake all night long.
 
Not getting a healthy amount of sleep over an extended period of time can be very hazardous.  Those who don’t sleep properly and are sleep deprived are at serious risk for some major health episodes.  When at all possible avoid working overnight shifts at work and try to get yourself on a good healthy sleep schedule.