The Claim
Healthcare shift workers on night or rotating shifts exhibit significantly reduced heart rate variability (HRV), characterized by decreased parasympathetic activity and increased sympathetic tone, which is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, independent of age and lifestyle factors.
What the research says
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People who work nights or irregular shifts in healthcare tend to have less healthy heart rhythms, which means their hearts aren't recovering as well—and this is linked to a higher chance of heart problems, even if they're young or live a healthy lifestyle.
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Healthcare shift workers, particularly those on night or rotating shifts, show significantly reduced heart rate variability (HRV), characterized by lower parasympathetic activity and higher sympathetic tone, which is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, independent of age and lifestyle factors.
What the research says
1 studyShift workers often sleep poorly, and this study shows that poor sleep is linked to a less healthy heart rhythm, which can raise the risk of heart problems—even if they’re young or eat well.
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