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 ...

If you ask a group of shiftworkers to describe their ideal shift schedule, you may hear statements like these: "Monday through Friday with 8-hour day shifts." "Monday through Thursday with 10-hour day ...

About 15 million Americans clock in when the rest of the country is winding down, and the toll on their bodies is steeper ...

Most night shift workers are fixing their sleep wrong. Here's what actually works, according to the latest research.

Work schedules beyond the traditional eight-hour shift are increasingly common, particularly in emergency response, disaster recovery, and high-demand industries. While extended and unusual shifts ...

The department touts the change as a way to improve officer wellness. Criminal justice professors warn of the consequences of fatigue.

Doctor explains that disrupted sleep cycles and long-term night shift work may affect hormone balance, immunity and overall ...