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The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off

The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
BBC Health Extra Sunday 19 July 2026, 00:01 UTC 1 min read
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More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?

More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?
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