Dr. Melissa Yuan-Innes talks about her latest medical thriller, the pressing problem of violence within hospitals, and how she balances resuscitation, writing and rotating shift work.
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Erin Abraham: Shifting Mood Through Food
Erin Abraham, a holistic nutritionist shares nutritional advice customized to shift workers โ from the importance of meal planning to why protein energy bites are a shift workerโs secret weapon.
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Meg Harrell: Blogging and Tiny Living on Night Shift
Meg Harrell, a night nurse and lifestyle blogger, lives in a tiny house with her family of four in North Carolina. Here, she shares her preferred work schedule, her tricks to fall asleep after a busy shift, and why screen time can be the enemy of daytime sleep.
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How to Schedule Sleep for Night Shift
Is there only one sleep schedule that works best for night shift workers? Absolutely not! Check out three different schedules that real shift workers use to catch enough Zzzz’s while the sun is up.
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Ashlee Murray: Spinning Her Way Through Shift Work
Ashlee Murray is an Emergency Department clerk and spin class instructor. In this interview, she gets candid about the toll of rotating shift work and how her own experience has fuelled a passion to help other shift workers stay fit and tackle their stress through spinning.
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Meal Kits + Shift Work
Can meal kits make life better for night shift workers? I decided to try out a subscription and see if it made things easier. Here’s what I found out.
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Big Decisions While Working Nights: Yes or No?
Do you make big decisions while working night shifts? Should you make decisions while making night shifts? Read on!
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Does the Night Shift Make You Moody?
Is there a connection between working the graveyard shift and moodiness? Night shifts can set up for some pretty serious psychological issues. They go beyond just feeling a little snappish or occasionally off.
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Do You Have a Night Shift Hobby?
Do you have downtime on your night shift? How do you fill the wee hours when there is nothing to do? Here are a bunch of portable projects to fill your time and keep you awake!
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The Best Trick to Fall Asleep
A few months ago I remembered a little trick I’d discovered years ago. It was so simple and effective that I couldn’t believe I’d forgotten about it.
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9 Benefits of Working the Night Shift
Did you know that there are actually some perks to working the night shift? Some employees intentionally choose to work the night shift because there are advantages to working all night.
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How to Stay Awake During the Night Shift
Here’s what you need to know to stay awake all night on the job.
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How to Have a Social Life on Night Shift
Night shift workers can experience bouts of feeling โout of the loopโ or even isolated. Here’s how to keep in touch with your friends and family โ while working nights!
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