People who work constantly changing shifts often hold some of the most challenging and yet vital roles in society: doctors, nurses, firefighters, shop workers and the police to name a few. And yet millions of them are at risk of dying significantly earlier than the rest of the labor force—and tend to be acutely susceptible to mental health issues as well.
On the 'Diary of a CEO' podcast, the vice president of performance science at wearable health tech company WHOOP discussed the crucial impact of sleep on a person's health. Getting good sleep, according to Kristen Holmes, directly correlates to an individual's health and mood, as well as their productivity and decision-making capabilities.
