A new study shows evidence of how fast the graveyard shift works can impact your body and health.
"The brain doesn't really adapt to that kind of schedule very much," said Professor Hans Van Dongen of Washington State University.In fact, experts say the brain battles the body's metabolic system when you are working overnight because you are not supposed to be awake during those hours.
"That tug of war actually has consequences for the way we metabolize our food, for the way we process our glucose and respond to glucose with insulin and we believe that has long-term consequences for our health," said Professor Van Dongen, who led the study. According to Van Dongen, when internal rhythms are thrown off it puts stress on the body and wear and tear on our organs."There's an increased risk of diabetes, obesity, heart disease," said Dr.
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