You’ve probably heard that activity is pretty good for your health. But when should you be active if you’re trying to shift your clock earlier or later? Arcashift’s Activity Chart has got you covered. By now, we know you’re familiar with circadian rhythms, which are those natural 24-hour cycles that regulate your body functions (including […]
Night shift friends: Ever wake up and find yourself unable to fall back asleep, even though you know you’re tired? Or find yourself unable to fall asleep in the first place, even though you’ve been awake for 20 hours? Blame it on your circadian rhythms. Yup, those internal body clocks that tell you when it’s […]
The latest update to our app, Arcashift, brings a game-changing feature that will revolutionize how you track and optimize your sleep. Dive Deeper with the Improved Sleep Chart The new and improved sleep chart is designed to give you a detailed and insightful look into how your daily activities affect your sleep patterns. Here’s how […]
We’re thrilled to announce the latest update to Arcashift, the app for shift workers. This update is packed with exciting new features designed to enhance your sleep health experience. With this update, we’ve introduced chronotypes and sleep insights and revamped our onboarding process to make it more customizable than ever. Personalized Sleep InsightsOur new chronotypes […]
For National Nurses Week, it’s crucial to spotlight these dedicated professionals who sacrifice their well-being and disrupt their routines to ensure continuous patient care. Over the years, we’ve spoken to many shift workers in the healthcare industry about their experiences working nights. Many of the insights we’ve gathered align closely with findings from our 2023 […]
The holiday season is well underway, and—while some describe it as the most wonderful time of the year—others (like those who work shifts) say it throws a few extra challenges their way. For example, we’ve heard that it can be hard to stick to a healthy eating routine during this time of year, especially when […]
Shift work can add a layer of complexity to your daily routine, setting you apart from the typical 9-to-5 crowd. Daily activities, like when to eat, can become a question that you don’t have time to answer. That’s where the magic of circadian science comes in. Increasingly, it looks like shift workers can do better […]
Could you tell us a little bit about yourself and your research? I’m an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences as well as Director of the Chronobiology, Light, and Sleep Lab in Bethesda, Maryland. Immediately prior to arriving at USUHS, I was in San […]
Welp, here we are yet again. We are once more setting our clocks forward one hour to have more evening light. Why? That’s a good question. The history of Daylight Saving Time (DST) is complex and goes back to 1918 (in the United States). But lately more and more people are asking if it’s even […]
Here again is our blog feature where we look on the internet for what folks are saying about their shift work, and try to speak to their experiences with the power of circadian science. First up: Reddit User: My shift is usually 7pm-3:15am. when i get off work i shower, eat, and watch some Netflix […]
