Sorry, Dolly - scientists think working a 9-5 might actually be GOOD for you! trends now
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Dolly Parton famously sang that working nine to five was 'all taking and no giving'.
But working traditional hours might actually be good for you, according to a new study, which suggests that the shifts you work earlier in life may be linked to your health years later.
Scientists analysed data on more than 7,000 people to see whether employment patterns in younger adulthood were linked with sleep, physical or mental health when they reached the age of 50.
Dolly Parton famously sang that working nine to five was 'all taking and no giving'. But working traditional hours might actually be good for you, according to a new study, which suggests that the shifts you work earlier in life may be linked to your health years later. Dolly is pictured attending the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas, 2023
Compared to individuals who mostly worked during traditional daytime hours, those whose careers featured a more volatile work schedule slept less, had lower sleep quality, and were more likely to report depressive symptoms at the age of 50, they discovered.
The most striking results were seen in those who had stable work hours in their 20s and then transitioned to more volatile work hours in their 30s.
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