Getting At Least Seven Hours Of Sleep Per Day May Reduce Negative Health Consequences Of Shift Work.

eports that investigators looked at data on approximately 1,500 people. The researchers found that “shift workers were 30 percent more likely to be overweight compared to those on a normal schedule.” Additionally, “shift workers...experienced more insomnia, insufficient sleep,” and “sleepiness.” The investigators “found that much of the weight difference can be explained by the sleep problems. reports that research suggests that “getting at least seven hours of sleep a day could lessen the negative health consequences for those who do shifts outside the 9-to-5 schedule.”