Sleep tips for shift workers in the time of pandemic

Abstract

No abstract available. Article truncated after 150 words. Sleep is more important now than ever. Getting enough sleep is a challenge for those who work nights even in the best of times, because our bodies are designed to be at rest during the night and awake and active during the day. Whether you are an experienced shift worker or new to shift work, the added stress from the COVID-19 pandemic has likely made sleep even more challenging over the past weeks. Sleep does more than just make us feel better the next day. It allows us to pay close attention, remember new information, and multi-task. Over the long term, insufficient sleep can also impair our health, weakening our immune system, increasing inflammation, and leading to increased vulnerability to viral illnesses. Given how important sleep is for our safety, health, and quality of life, the following tips are designed to help those who work at night sleep their best. …

Keywords

• sleep
• shift
• shift workers
• work shift disorder
• routine
• melatonin
• alcohol
• caffeine
• nap
• sleep environment