How to stave off the rigours of shiftwork

Exercise, fresh air and doing the ironing can help minimise exhaustion

Working shifts is like having permanent jetlag. Ask anyone who has worked the night shift, and they will agree that shiftwork can play havoc with your sleep.

Sleep is fundamental to our wellbeing, but is often the one aspect of our lives that many of us struggle with. It can have a particular impact on shiftworkers.

The good news is that practical measures can be taken to address, and even alleviate, the tiredness ...