Tips for Better Health Among Shift Workers

The number of shift workers, or employees who work in day and night shifts has grown because of the demands in healthcare, telecommunications and other jobs that need 24 hour services. At present, commercial food establishments and entertainment businesses, including hotels and other businesses that demand round-the-clock services have increased. Because of this primary physicians are seeing more patients with medical problems related to sleep disturbances, chronic headaches, fatigue syndromes, depression and cardiovascular diseases.

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