On my previous articles that discussed night shift workers many asked in the comment section below what they should do if they have to work night shift. Well this article addresses those concerns and should be helpful for you even if you don’t work night shifts.
First, let’s review how working night shifts damages your biology; then we will explore the ways to minimize that impact.
Science has clearly established the importance of keeping your internal body clock in sync with the rising and setting sun. Unfortunately, about one-fifth of the American workforce work nights, at least on occasion, and working the night shift is one of the fastest ways to disrupt your body clock.
To promote quality sleep during daylight hours, it's essential that you make your bedroom pitch-black, as exposure to light prevents the production of melatonin.