While traditional job schedules tend to run from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday each week, there exists a whole other community of people whose careers dictate they be available within, or throughout, the night. But night schedules run counterintuitive to our body’s natural way of existing. As humans, our internal clocks are what influence alertness, hunger, metabolism, fertility, mood, and other physiological conditions. Additionally, long-term effects such as circadian misalignment, vitamin D deficiency, and even a higher risk for various diseases can arise. Therefore, it’s crucial to pick up some tips and tricks to staying healthy despite working at night.
Click through this guide to find out how to stay in peak physical and mental health despite working non-traditional hours.