Comments for Working Nights http://www.workingnights.com/blog A resource about Improving health and safety of shift workers since 1983 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:17:48 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 Comment on Per World Health Organization – 40% of Cancers are Preventable by Paul Hartlaub, MD, MSPH http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2010/02/03/report-40-percent-of-cancers-are-preventable-boston-com/comment-page-1/#comment-330 Paul Hartlaub, MD, MSPH Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:17:48 +0000 http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2010/02/03/report-40-percent-of-cancers-are-preventable-boston-com/#comment-330 Excellent points. I would add that screening for some cancers is effective, and screening for others may not be. See what is effective for your age and gender by viewing your Prevention Checklist at www.provenhealthways.com I would also recommend reviewing your Prevention Checklist before your next checkup, so that you can be an informed consumer and get the most out of the visit with your health care provider. Excellent points. I would add that screening for some cancers is effective, and screening for others may not be. See what is effective for your age and gender by viewing your Prevention Checklist at http://www.provenhealthways.com

I would also recommend reviewing your Prevention Checklist before your next checkup, so that you can be an informed consumer and get the most out of the visit with your health care provider.

]]> Comment on Like Crossword Puzzles? Try Out this Working Nights Puzzle for Shift Workers! by don http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2010/01/07/like-crossword-puzzles-try-out-this-working-nights-puzzle-for-shift-workers/comment-page-1/#comment-282 don Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:51:50 +0000 http://www.workingnights.com/blog/?p=1211#comment-282 thanks for the posting. Great puzzle. Started and couldn't stop! thanks for the posting.
Great puzzle. Started and couldn’t stop!

]]> Comment on Smoking and Disturbed Sleep by Working Nights http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2008/05/02/smoking-and-disturbed-sleep/comment-page-1/#comment-243 Working Nights Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:34:56 +0000 http://www.circadianage.com/blog/2008/05/02/smoking-and-disturbed-sleep/#comment-243 [...] twice as many shift workers smoke as daytime workers. A number of studies have shown that craving a cigarette can impact a person’s [...] [...] twice as many shift workers smoke as daytime workers. A number of studies have shown that craving a cigarette can impact a person’s [...]

]]> Comment on Untreated Sleep Apnea Outcomes Continue to be More and More Severe by Working Nights http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2009/08/18/untreated-sleep-apnea-outcomes-continue-to-be-more-and-more-severe/comment-page-1/#comment-242 Working Nights Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:31:37 +0000 http://www.workingnights.com/blog/?p=736#comment-242 [...] shift workers suffer from sleep apnea that day-time workers (almost 4 times as many). The most common treatment for sleep apnea is using a [...] [...] shift workers suffer from sleep apnea that day-time workers (almost 4 times as many). The most common treatment for sleep apnea is using a [...]

]]> Comment on WSJ Covers Heart Risk at Work and Seasonal Affective Disorder by Don http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2009/12/01/wsj-covers-heart-risk-at-work-and-seasonal-affective-disorder/comment-page-1/#comment-238 Don Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:52:18 +0000 http://www.workingnights.com/blog/?p=1168#comment-238 Thank you for your posting. When I lived in the northeast I thought it was just a phenomenon...years later I found out it is actually a condition. There are good treatments out there. like sun lamps...but don't sit too close. Thank you for your posting.
When I lived in the northeast I thought it was just a phenomenon…years later I found out it is actually a condition. There are good treatments out there. like sun lamps…but don’t sit too close.

]]> Comment on Here Comes the Sun: Getting Enough Vitamin D When Working Shift Work by Daniel http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2007/11/21/safely-getting-enough-vitamin-d-when-working-shift-work-2/comment-page-1/#comment-231 Daniel Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:19:11 +0000 http://www.circadianage.com/blog/?p=64#comment-231 I thought I'd share our new MoodBoost Drink supplement with you. The formula contains a select blend of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbal extracts for mood support and energy - and is used to help alleviate SAD. [Working Nights doesn't support or not support this product - nor do we take any responsibility for anyone who decides to take it - and we received no payment for posting this item]. I thought I’d share our new MoodBoost Drink supplement with you. The formula contains a select blend of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbal extracts for mood support and energy – and is used to help alleviate SAD. [Working Nights doesn't support or not support this product - nor do we take any responsibility for anyone who decides to take it - and we received no payment for posting this item].

]]> Comment on Here Comes the Sun: Getting Enough Vitamin D When Working Shift Work by Working Nights http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2007/11/21/safely-getting-enough-vitamin-d-when-working-shift-work-2/comment-page-1/#comment-225 Working Nights Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:27:12 +0000 http://www.circadianage.com/blog/?p=64#comment-225 [...] jobs outside the normal day-time hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. See more about this in our articles on Vitamin D and [...] [...] jobs outside the normal day-time hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. See more about this in our articles on Vitamin D and [...]

]]> Comment on Shiftworkers, Take a Deep Breath- Reducing the Risk of Lung Disease by Working Nights http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2009/08/06/reducing-the-risk-of-lung-disease/comment-page-1/#comment-224 Working Nights Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:35:33 +0000 http://www.workingnights.com/blog/?p=653#comment-224 [...] rates of sleep disturbances – most sleep less than six hours per night. 2. More shift workers smoke – smoking leads to disturbed sleep. 3. Consuming too much caffeine – 34% of shift workers [...] [...] rates of sleep disturbances – most sleep less than six hours per night. 2. More shift workers smoke – smoking leads to disturbed sleep. 3. Consuming too much caffeine – 34% of shift workers [...]

]]> Comment on Be Careful When and What You Eat, When Working Shift Work – No Greasy Fries and Burgers Anymore! Sorry! by Working Nights http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2009/09/17/be-careful-when-you-eat-when-working-shift-work-no-greasy-fries-and-burgers-anymore/comment-page-1/#comment-223 Working Nights Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:30:09 +0000 http://www.workingnights.com/blog/?p=807#comment-223 [...] experienced more conflict on average than those who work standard daytime schedules. 5. Getting good nutrition is difficult – Too much sugar, alcohol, or junk food has been linked to [...] [...] experienced more conflict on average than those who work standard daytime schedules. 5. Getting good nutrition is difficult – Too much sugar, alcohol, or junk food has been linked to [...]

]]> Comment on Shift Work and Divorce – Does the Work Schedule Really Make a Difference? by Working Nights http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2009/11/16/shift-work-and-divorce-does-the-work-schedule-really-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-222 Working Nights Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:27:57 +0000 http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2009/11/16/shift-work-and-divorce-does-the-work-schedule-really-make-a-difference/#comment-222 [...] workers report that they drink 4 or more cups or cans of caffeinated drinks on the night shift. 4. Stress levels are high – Shift workers experienced more conflict on average than those who work standard [...] [...] workers report that they drink 4 or more cups or cans of caffeinated drinks on the night shift. 4. Stress levels are high – Shift workers experienced more conflict on average than those who work standard [...]

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