TIL that long-term night-shift work is associated with a higher risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s. One large study found that people who always worked nights had about twice the Alzheimer’s risk. The likely factors include disrupted sleep and circadian rhythms.

TIL that long-term night-shift work is associated with a higher risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s. One large study found that people who always worked nights had about twice the Alzheimer’s risk. The likely factors include disrupted sleep and circadian rhythms.