The Impact of Skipping Sleep from 10 pm to 3 am on Heart Health:
Ashok Naik
Author of 'Simplified Approaches to Corporate Accounting' and 'Simplified Approaches to Financial Accounting - 'Reinventing learning on Accounting'
In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged among IT professionals - an increasing number of cardiac deaths in mid-age individuals who work night shifts or have irregular sleeping patterns to meet pressing deadlines. This is likely due to the critical role that the hours between 10 PM and 3 AM play in cardiovascular health.
During this time, the body naturally enters a restorative state, slowing the heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and focusing on essential processes like cellular renewal, tissue regeneration, and hormone regulation. These functions are vital for maintaining a healthy heart and circulatory system. However, when individuals disrupt this natural rhythm by skimping on sleep or staying up late, they interfere with these restorative functions, putting their cardiovascular health at risk.
Without adequate overnight rest and rejuvenation, the cardiovascular system becomes vulnerable. It is unable to undergo the necessary repairs and adjustments to function smoothly. This can lead to a range of problems, from increased inflammation and blood pressure fluctuations to a heightened risk of heart disease, stroke, and other life-threatening conditions. Prioritizing quality sleep and allowing the body to complete its nightly restorative cycle is crucial for maintaining a healthy, resilient cardiovascular system and safeguarding long-term heart health.
Author of 'Simplified Approaches to Corporate Accounting' and 'Simplified Approaches to Financial Accounting - 'Reinventing learning on Accounting'
5 个月As a supervisor in a software company, I found it necessary to establish clear guidelines around work hours and productivity for the offshore consultants on my team. One of the policies I implemented was a requirement for all consultants to log off their computers by 9 PM each evening. This was not an arbitrary rule, but rather a strategic measure to ensure the team maintained a healthy work-life balance and avoided burnout. The software industry can be demanding, with long hours and tight deadlines, and I recognized the importance of setting boundaries to protect my employees' well-being. By mandating the 9 PM log off time, I was able to discourage the tendency for consultants to work excessive overtime, often late into the night, which can lead to fatigue, decreased efficiency, and ultimately diminished performance. This policy also helped foster a more consistent, predictable workflow, as the team knew they needed to complete their tasks within the designated work hours rather than trying to squeeze in extra time at the expense of their personal lives.
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5 个月It’s so sad to see people put their lives at risk to meet work requirements
IT Systems Analyst | Manufacturing Process Improvement
5 个月?? agree
Techno-Functional Consultant@ SID Technology LLC, Dubai
5 个月Perfectly right