Articles related to "Shiftwork"
“Police” help them live more normal lives!
Police Departments are especially challenged in terms of shiftwork and sleep deprviation
sleep deprivation • shiftwork • shift work • overtime • contract assignments
Police Departments are especially challenged in terms of shiftwork and sleep deprviation
sleep deprivation • shiftwork • shift work • overtime • contract assignments
Farmers and Security Guards
This is the second of our two-part series on personality profiling of shiftworkers and a handy questionnaire to help you determine yours
pesonality profiling • shiftwork • shiftwork adaptation • morningness • eveningness
This is the second of our two-part series on personality profiling of shiftworkers and a handy questionnaire to help you determine yours
pesonality profiling • shiftwork • shiftwork adaptation • morningness • eveningness
Getting Enough Sleep: The Question of Drug Therapy
Getting enough sleep is crucial. Should you resort to drugs?
sleep disorders • sleep therapy • l-tryptophan • serotonin • shiftwork
Getting enough sleep is crucial. Should you resort to drugs?
sleep disorders • sleep therapy • l-tryptophan • serotonin • shiftwork
Southern Swing Decks Michelin
Poor shift design leads to landmark workers' compensation case
rotating shifts • circadian system • shiftwork • workers' compensation • shiftwork maladaption syndrome
Poor shift design leads to landmark workers' compensation case
rotating shifts • circadian system • shiftwork • workers' compensation • shiftwork maladaption syndrome
Warm Milk and Cold-Water Fish – Yum!
Shiftworkers looking for positive food choices may have some help here
tryptophan • omega-3 • dha • shiftwork • shift work
Shiftworkers looking for positive food choices may have some help here
tryptophan • omega-3 • dha • shiftwork • shift work
Shiftwork and Breast Cancer: The Melatonin Connection
This article describes the links between light, melatonin, estrogen, and breast cancer
estrogen • breast cancer • shiftwork • light therapy • melatonin
This article describes the links between light, melatonin, estrogen, and breast cancer
estrogen • breast cancer • shiftwork • light therapy • melatonin
"If This Were a Nuclear Plant, We'd All be Speaking Chinese"
Here's how I got in trouble on the night shift, and how I learned to stay more alert as a result
shiftwork • night shift • alertness on the job • occupational safety and health
Here's how I got in trouble on the night shift, and how I learned to stay more alert as a result
shiftwork • night shift • alertness on the job • occupational safety and health
A Shiftworker's Holiday Challenge
Diet and Exercise are extremely important for shiftworkers (and all of us) during the holidays.
holiday dieting • shiftwork
Diet and Exercise are extremely important for shiftworkers (and all of us) during the holidays.
holiday dieting • shiftwork
A Wonder Drug For Shiftworkers?
Provigil has the potential of revolutionizing the 24 hour society.
provigil • modafinil • shiftwork • circadian rhythms • sleep apnea
Provigil has the potential of revolutionizing the 24 hour society.
provigil • modafinil • shiftwork • circadian rhythms • sleep apnea
Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome
Having trouble staying awake until bedtime? Maybe you have a circadian disturbance known as Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome
shiftwork • advanced sleep phase syndrome • owls • larks • circadian disorders
Having trouble staying awake until bedtime? Maybe you have a circadian disturbance known as Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome
shiftwork • advanced sleep phase syndrome • owls • larks • circadian disorders
Alcohol - Friend or Foe?
The use of alcohol is common among shiftworkers. To minimize the potential bad effects, here's a couple of tips along with some common sense
alcohol • alcoholism • shiftwork • sleep • sleep disorders
The use of alcohol is common among shiftworkers. To minimize the potential bad effects, here's a couple of tips along with some common sense
alcohol • alcoholism • shiftwork • sleep • sleep disorders
Automatic Behavior - It's Not a Good Thing
Automatic Behavior occurs when you're working but your brain is asleep. That's a no-no.
automatic behavior • sleep • sleep deprivation • shiftwork
Automatic Behavior occurs when you're working but your brain is asleep. That's a no-no.
automatic behavior • sleep • sleep deprivation • shiftwork
Bellyaching Over Caffeine
The use of caffeine among shiftworkers is commonplace, but the judicious application of caffeinated beverages during shift hours will help you sleep better at home.
shiftwork • caffeine • caffeinated beverages • sleep • sleep disorders
The use of caffeine among shiftworkers is commonplace, but the judicious application of caffeinated beverages during shift hours will help you sleep better at home.
shiftwork • caffeine • caffeinated beverages • sleep • sleep disorders
Can the New Trucking Regulations Help the Long-Distance Driver?
New regulations affecting long-distance drivers have just gone into effect. Read about how this will impact these shiftworkers and you.
shiftwork • shift work • driver fatigue • dot regulations • drivers hours
New regulations affecting long-distance drivers have just gone into effect. Read about how this will impact these shiftworkers and you.
shiftwork • shift work • driver fatigue • dot regulations • drivers hours
Child Care in the Twenty-Four Hour Society
The issue of child care for shiftworkers is becoming a major influence on how families organize their responsibilities
shiftwork • child care • sequential scheduling
The issue of child care for shiftworkers is becoming a major influence on how families organize their responsibilities
shiftwork • child care • sequential scheduling
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
DSPS is characterized by late onset of sleep and late awakenings relative to the "norm". Does this sound like you?
delayed sleep phase syndrome • body clock • biological clock • circadian rhythms • night owls
DSPS is characterized by late onset of sleep and late awakenings relative to the "norm". Does this sound like you?
delayed sleep phase syndrome • body clock • biological clock • circadian rhythms • night owls
Disciplined People
Organized and disciplined people can adapt well to shiftwork. Here's why.
shiftwork • sleep cycles • biological clock • disciplined lifestyles • circadian rhythms
Organized and disciplined people can adapt well to shiftwork. Here's why.
shiftwork • sleep cycles • biological clock • disciplined lifestyles • circadian rhythms
Doctor Doctor, Give Me Some (Good) News!
Exploring Office Hours
office hours • shift changes • human resources • schedules • shift work
Exploring Office Hours
office hours • shift changes • human resources • schedules • shift work
Doctors-in-Training: Desperately Seeking Snoozin'
Hospital physicians in training are desperately sleep deprived. Can this be good for their, and our, health?
interns • physicians in training • hospital residents • sleep deprivation • shiftwork
Hospital physicians in training are desperately sleep deprived. Can this be good for their, and our, health?
interns • physicians in training • hospital residents • sleep deprivation • shiftwork
Fill That Bank Account With Premium, Please
How do you feel about shift differential? Is this the enticement you need to stay on the job?
shift work • shiftwork • premium pay • employee compensation • shift differential
How do you feel about shift differential? Is this the enticement you need to stay on the job?
shift work • shiftwork • premium pay • employee compensation • shift differential
Franklin and Edison, World's Greatest Shiftworkers?
Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison were both famous for their sleepless nights and short naps. What's the real story?
shiftwork • benjamin franklin • thomas jefferson • sleep deprivation
Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison were both famous for their sleepless nights and short naps. What's the real story?
shiftwork • benjamin franklin • thomas jefferson • sleep deprivation
Getting With the "Program" at the LAPD
See how the Los Angeles Police Department is addressing the need to provide a shiftwork solution for its officers
shift scheduling • lapd • shiftwork • alternate shift schedules • 12-hour shifts
See how the Los Angeles Police Department is addressing the need to provide a shiftwork solution for its officers
shift scheduling • lapd • shiftwork • alternate shift schedules • 12-hour shifts
Handing off the Shift
Here's some advice about shift change. These minutes are critical
shift work • shiftwork • shift change • shift hand-off • workplace safety
Here's some advice about shift change. These minutes are critical
shift work • shiftwork • shift change • shift hand-off • workplace safety
Handing off the Shift
Here's some advice about shift change. These minutes are critical
shift work • shiftwork • shift change • shift hand-off • workplace safety
Here's some advice about shift change. These minutes are critical
shift work • shiftwork • shift change • shift hand-off • workplace safety
It's a Family Thing
The impact of shiftwork on family life is a major issue.
family support • shiftwork • work and family
The impact of shiftwork on family life is a major issue.
family support • shiftwork • work and family
NOT "Home for the Holidays"
The time to start planning your holiday schedule is now
holiday schedules • shiftwork • request for time off • shift trades • sleep deprivation
The time to start planning your holiday schedule is now
holiday schedules • shiftwork • request for time off • shift trades • sleep deprivation
Nursing Shortage, Nursing Errors
Nurses are facing more challenges than ever, and it doesn't seem to be getting any better.
nursing • shiftwork • mandatory overtime • clinical errors
Nurses are facing more challenges than ever, and it doesn't seem to be getting any better.
nursing • shiftwork • mandatory overtime • clinical errors
Oh My Goodness, Not Another Body Rhythm!
Ultradian rhythms occur many times a day, and can be used to your best advantage.
circadian rhythms • biological clock • shiftwork
Ultradian rhythms occur many times a day, and can be used to your best advantage.
circadian rhythms • biological clock • shiftwork
Quiet Time
Here's some practical advice about getting better quality sleep during the day.
hearing protection • noise reduction • sleep deprivation • earplugs • shiftwork and noise
Here's some practical advice about getting better quality sleep during the day.
hearing protection • noise reduction • sleep deprivation • earplugs • shiftwork and noise
Satisfaction, as in “I Can’t Get No”
What makes for a well-adjusted and happy shiftworker?
job satisfaction • shiftwork • shift work
What makes for a well-adjusted and happy shiftworker?
job satisfaction • shiftwork • shift work
Sleep Deprived or Drunk -- No Difference!
Professional drivers and other shiftworkers must regulate their sleep to avoid tragedy
drunk driving • sleep impairment • professional drivers • shiftwork
Professional drivers and other shiftworkers must regulate their sleep to avoid tragedy
drunk driving • sleep impairment • professional drivers • shiftwork
So Much for Conventional Wisdom
It's not all rosy for companies who employ shiftworkers. But there are ways to help.
shiftwork • shift work • employment agencies • absenteeism • turnover
It's not all rosy for companies who employ shiftworkers. But there are ways to help.
shiftwork • shift work • employment agencies • absenteeism • turnover
Stress and Family Involvement
Juggling the family and work obligations is stressful. Learning how to organize, prioritize, and communicate is the key to survival.
shiftwork • stress management • calendars • family support • organization
Juggling the family and work obligations is stressful. Learning how to organize, prioritize, and communicate is the key to survival.
shiftwork • stress management • calendars • family support • organization
The "Accidental Worker"
Shiftworkers must be extra vigilant when it comes to alertness. Accidents are much more likely with shiftworkers.
occupational safety • accidents • alertness • shiftwork
Shiftworkers must be extra vigilant when it comes to alertness. Accidents are much more likely with shiftworkers.
occupational safety • accidents • alertness • shiftwork
The Antarctic Challenge
As the 6-8 month night awakes this year in Antarctica, will researchers have reached new conclusions about shiftwork?
shiftwork • circadian systems • biological rhythms • light therapy • winter depression and mood
As the 6-8 month night awakes this year in Antarctica, will researchers have reached new conclusions about shiftwork?
shiftwork • circadian systems • biological rhythms • light therapy • winter depression and mood
The Diabetes Connection - NOT Sugar-coated
Can lack of sufficient sleep accelerate the development of diabetes?
diabetes • shift work • shiftwork • circadian systems
Can lack of sufficient sleep accelerate the development of diabetes?
diabetes • shift work • shiftwork • circadian systems
The Oldest Woman on Earth
Can the oldest living woman teach us anything about circadian cycles? It seems Kamato Hongo has found a bizarre sleep routine.
circadian rythmns • sleep cycles • kamato hongo • shiftwork
Can the oldest living woman teach us anything about circadian cycles? It seems Kamato Hongo has found a bizarre sleep routine.
circadian rythmns • sleep cycles • kamato hongo • shiftwork
The Story of Alex and Rose -- "Togetherness" Exemplified
Here is how two people strengthened their relationship while he worked rotating shifts
family adjustment • social adjustment • shiftwork • rotating shifts
Here is how two people strengthened their relationship while he worked rotating shifts
family adjustment • social adjustment • shiftwork • rotating shifts
The Time Traveler
Can we use some new scheduling technology to help regulate our daily activities?
shift work • shiftwork • work scheduling • palm pilot • pda
Can we use some new scheduling technology to help regulate our daily activities?
shift work • shiftwork • work scheduling • palm pilot • pda
Use Exercise, but not "Exhaustively"
Exercise can help you achieve alertness, and it can help you sleep. Sound like a contradiction? Read on.
exercise • shiftwork • sleep • mental health • physical well-being
Exercise can help you achieve alertness, and it can help you sleep. Sound like a contradiction? Read on.
exercise • shiftwork • sleep • mental health • physical well-being
Waking Up to Sleep's Healing Power
We all must have long periods of sleep to regenerate our bodies and minds.
sleep • sleep disorders • circadian systems • shiftwork
We all must have long periods of sleep to regenerate our bodies and minds.
sleep • sleep disorders • circadian systems • shiftwork
What's a Zeitgeber?
Zeitgebers are time cues. The most common one is light. See how you can make artificial lighting your best friend on and off the job.
light therapy • zeitgeber • circadian rhythms • biological clock • sleep therapy
Zeitgebers are time cues. The most common one is light. See how you can make artificial lighting your best friend on and off the job.
light therapy • zeitgeber • circadian rhythms • biological clock • sleep therapy
Why We Stress Good Nutrition
Much of the shiftwork research going on focuses on how our bodies react to eating at different times of the day and night.
nutrition • circacian systems • shiftwork • shift work • high fat meals
Much of the shiftwork research going on focuses on how our bodies react to eating at different times of the day and night.
nutrition • circacian systems • shiftwork • shift work • high fat meals
Larks and Owls
Are you a lark or an owl? Your answer may help determine if you're more suited to shiftwork.
larks • owls • questionnaires • morningness • eveningness
Are you a lark or an owl? Your answer may help determine if you're more suited to shiftwork.
larks • owls • questionnaires • morningness • eveningness
Bakers and Bartenders
Your personality type contains many factors when it comes to shiftwork
profiles. personality factors • introversion • extroversion • morningness • eveningness
Your personality type contains many factors when it comes to shiftwork
profiles. personality factors • introversion • extroversion • morningness • eveningness
The Twelve-hour Solution
Twelve-hour shifts have the benefit of reducing turnover and increasing worker morale. Is it time for you to give them a try?
twelve-hour shifts • worker motivation • job satisfaction • shift premium • job scheduling
Twelve-hour shifts have the benefit of reducing turnover and increasing worker morale. Is it time for you to give them a try?
twelve-hour shifts • worker motivation • job satisfaction • shift premium • job scheduling
Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD)
In the United States it is estimated that of the nearly twenty million people who work some form of shift work, 25 percent suffer from Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD). It is even worse for those who rotate through various shifts. Read about SWSD here.
what is swsd? • what is shift work sleep disorder? • james foster robinson • sleep disorders • shift work
In the United States it is estimated that of the nearly twenty million people who work some form of shift work, 25 percent suffer from Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD). It is even worse for those who rotate through various shifts. Read about SWSD here.
what is swsd? • what is shift work sleep disorder? • james foster robinson • sleep disorders • shift work
Where's All That Stress Coming From?
Shiftwork-related stress is discussed along with some coping tips
shifwork • stress • work and family issues • job stress • work/family stress
Shiftwork-related stress is discussed along with some coping tips
shifwork • stress • work and family issues • job stress • work/family stress
Artist Profile: Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney has used a combination of endearing songs, a likeable "average guy" personality, hard work, and a taste for the islands to create a unique music persona.
kennychesney • luckyoldsun • rene zellweger • downtheroad • poetsandpirates
Kenny Chesney has used a combination of endearing songs, a likeable "average guy" personality, hard work, and a taste for the islands to create a unique music persona.
kennychesney • luckyoldsun • rene zellweger • downtheroad • poetsandpirates
Country Music Association Announces 2008 Winners
Country fans, country stars, rock stars and movie stars mingled during the Country Music Association's 42nd annual awards show on Nov. 12, 2008, in Nashville.
country music • country music awards • country music association • cma awards • 2008 cma awards
Country fans, country stars, rock stars and movie stars mingled during the Country Music Association's 42nd annual awards show on Nov. 12, 2008, in Nashville.
country music • country music awards • country music association • cma awards • 2008 cma awards
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