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xchrom

(108,903 posts) Sat Jul 28, 2012, 11:51 AM Jul 2012

Shift work link to 'increased risk of heart problems' [View all]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18996082

Shift workers are slightly more at risk of having a heart attack or stroke than day workers, research suggests.

An analysis of studies involving more than 2m workers in the British Medical Journal said shift work can disrupt the body clock and have an adverse effect on lifestyle.

It has previously been linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure and diabetes.

Limiting night shifts would help workers cope, experts said.

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Shift work link to 'increased risk of heart problems' [View all] xchrom Jul 2012 OP

I am not convinced everybody has the same inner clock, tho. dixiegrrrrl Jul 2012 #1

You're right. Delayed sleep phase disorder is a real phenomenon Warpy Jul 2012 #2

I am a "swing shifter" by nature dixiegrrrrl Jul 2012 #3

I always thought I was a night owl until I was forced to work a true graveyard shift NickB79 Jul 2012 #4