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People working in night shifts must follow these tips for their good health

Posted on: 23/Mar/2018 10:33:25 AM
Working in night shifts is common and many people around us work in the night shifts these days. These people working in night shifts must maintain their health just like others who work in the normal time or day time.

These simple tips could bring the night shift working people superb health benefits. They are

Eating well - It is worthy to mention that our body needs same amount of nutrients irrespective of the shifts we work. Skipping meals must not be done. Eating well is a must.

Sleeping for eight hours - Eight hours of sleeping is superb for health is known. People working in night shifts must sleep for a period of 8 hours and this is directly related to their health and efficiency.

Proper exercising - This is very important for those who work in night shifts. Proper exercises must be done for a healthy and happy living. Excuses to avoid doing exercises must not be given at any cost.

Drink less coffee - Drinking less coffee is important for those working in night shifts. It is said that more coffee intake during the nights might hamper the sleep during the day for those who do night shifts.

Mental health needed - People working in the night shifts must ensure that they remain in touch with their friends and relatives on weekends or atleast through their mobile phones. This would result in superb mental health and finally happy and healthy living.  

Creating night like atmosphere - This is very important for those who work in night shifts and sleep during the day time. Presence of sunlight would hinder sound sleeping so night like atmosphere must be created by using heavy curtains etc.

Frequently rotating shifts to be avoided - This is also important for healthy life in night shift working people. Smooth transition from evening shift to night shift should be done but not in the reverse order.