The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text-Revision, defines circadian rhythm sleep disorder (CRSD) of the shift work type as, “insomnia during the major sleep ...

More than half of night shift workers have at least one sleep disorder, as nocturnal labor plays havoc with body rhythms, a new study shows. About 51% of people working nights score positive for at ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . One in five workers in the U.S. perform shift work. Shift work disorder is an extrinsic circadian rhythm ...

Working in shifts as we know it in the modern day originated at the start of the industrial revolution to keep up with maintaining and managing the factories. Since then, shift work has permeated all ...

There are many knock-on effects of working nights or early mornings, and often employers could do more to protect staff. But there are small, simple changes that can make all the difference ...

Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) and shift work have previously been shown to affect the secretion of several hormones and neurotransmitters associated with premature ejaculation (PE). However, there ...

NEW YORK -- Everyone needs sleep, but how many people actually get it? Last week marked Sleep Awareness Week, reemphasizing the important connection between sleep and health. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On ...

Timed exposure to light. Based on the results of several studies, the AASM concludes that timed light exposure in the work environment and light restriction in the morning, when feasible, decreases ...