Morning shift vs night shift vs rotating shift: Apollo doctor breaks down the riskiest work routine for long term health

A post by Apollo Hospitals neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar has reignited debate on how work timings influence long term health. In a detailed X thread, he compared day, fixed night and rotating shifts, noting that day shifts best support circadian rhythm, sleep and metabolic stability. Fixed night shifts offer partial adaptation but still raise health risks, while rotating shifts cause the most severe disruption. His ranking underscores how work schedules quietly shape overall wellbeing.