is it true?

Question

i heared that people who work night shifts some days and morning shifts other days for 15 years will die earlier then those who dont, like they wount make it passed 60, is it true? and can u tell me some sites were they give me news like this so i can check it out

for example
3days of the week: if i go to work at 6:00am come home at 7:30pm

another 2 days of the week: then i go to work at 6:30am and come home at 7:30pm

the other days i get off work and some times i get less days to work and more days off like changes randomly

Answer 1

Yup. It's true.

It is called "circadian rhythm". Lack of it for an extended period of time in fact takes a large toll on the human body.

Irregular sleep, interrupted nourishment routine and the stress both can cause contribute to the problem.

This phenomenon has been documented and shown to be health hazard for most in the transportation industry, such as with commercial airline pilots and railroad operating personnel.

Some companies pay people extra to work a "nighttime differential" arrangement, to entice them to work assignments that require irregular work schedules, such as pool assignments or extra boards.

This is not the same as working a "graveyard" shift for years, as there is still some regularity to the wake/sleep cycle and maintaining proper diet.

Having done it (working irregular hours) myself for three decades I can assure you it takes a toll.

Answer 2

i dont think its actually been proven or true. But this could be a reasoning on this mysth or urban legend...whatever you want to make of it.

They say that sleeping during the day does not give you the same restful sleep as if you sleep at night. Hence your body never really rests. Deep sleep is when your body can trully heal and repair itself. A restless sleep adds to tension and more stresses. Stresses can cause heart problems among other things. So really working night shifts doesnt kill you, but the consequences of restless sleep can cause other health problems that can cause early deaths..such as a heart attack or stroke.

Answer 3

No. As long as you're getting 7-8 hours of sleep in a dark room you should be fine.

Answer 4

Sorry don't have clue where it was read, also read something similar, but think it mainly focused on people frequently changing their bio-rythems. Don't know if this fits example you gave.

Answer 5

It's enough to upset the system but I guess it depends on the individual.

Answer 6

Dude it is true....you better put in for a transfer before you waste your life away...hurry what are you still doing on here?

Answer 7

Oh my gosh, I had never heard that...I'll be looking and I will check back to see if anyone else found.

:(

Answer 8

i heard somethin like that but i doubt it...try a medical explanation site or something

Answer 9

it may not be true.
maintain healthy habits like walking, meditation and good food habits.

Answer 10

No I have never heard that one.