"Shift Work's Deadly Toll: Whoop Exec Highlights Risks of Early Death and Mental Health Issues"
Kristen Holmes, the vice president of performance science at Whoop, highlighted the health risks associated with shift work, including a disrupted circadian rhythm and increased likelihood of early death, poor mental health, and various diseases. Citing the classification of shift work as a carcinogen by the World Health Organization and studies showing increased risks of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and lung cancer, Holmes emphasized the need for strategies to mitigate the impact of working during biological night hours. She also noted the insufficient hospital staff rosters to create healthier work schedules, leading to serious health consequences for shift workers.