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Night Shift Challenges . . . .

Working night shifts requires individuals, especially older adults, to prioritize self-care. Regular exercise, adequate sleep, and healthy eating are vital for maintaining health. While many maintain daytime sleep schedules on off-days, some benefit from reverting to nighttime sleep, potentially aided by melatonin and minimal alcohol. Regular health exams are essential.

Sleep to Live: Live to Sleep

What is rest? Although it is a necessity and the effects that it has on the body are basically understood, it is, nonetheless, treated as a circumstantial requirement.  How does it affect wellness? There are many ways in which bodily processes are compromised due to lack of sleep. Still, one may function under such circumstances; … Continue reading Sleep to Live: Live to Sleep