OAC Health Talks: The Challenges of Night Shift Work and Weight Management

Night shift work can take a serious toll on your health, making it harder to maintain a balanced lifestyle and manage your weight. In this Health Talk, Dr. Chinyelu E. Oraedu, an Academic Hospitalist-Nocturnist at Stamford Hospital in Connecticut, will explore how disrupted sleep patterns, irregular meal timing and stress affect metabolism and weight regulation. She’ll share practical, evidence-based strategies to help night shift workers protect their health, improve energy levels and create sustainable habits despite a challenging schedule.