Emily Manoogian - optimizing shift work health. Performance Around the Clock episode 40.

About this episode

Dr. Emily Manoogian discusses the health impacts of shift work and the benefits of time-restricted eating.

In episode 40 of the Performance Around The Clock podcast, we are joined by Dr. Emily Manoogian, a leading clinical researcher focused on optimizing human health through the timing of food intake (time-restricted eating) and circadian rhythm regulation. Dr. Manoogian was recently honored with the Young Investigator Award for her seminal studies on circadian disruption among shift workers and interventions to mitigate its effects. We begin the episode by defining the complex reality of shift work—whether fixed, rotating, or split shifts—and how working outside typical hours challenges the human body. Dr. Manoogian and Panda explore the cascading health effects of "circadian disruption," distinguishing between acute annoyances and chronic risks that build up over months and years. Dr. Manoogian explains how being active and eating when the body expects rest can lead to insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, mood disorders, and even increased cancer risk. We also discuss the broader societal impacts, from the "social jetlag" affecting students and new parents to the unique stressors faced by frontline workers like firefighters and nurses. The conversation…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Satchin Panda

Guest: Dr. Emily Manoogian

Topics covered

• shift work
• circadian rhythm
• time-restricted eating
• health effects
• insulin resistance
• cardiovascular disease

Keywords

• shift work
• circadian disruption
• time-restricted eating
• health risks
• insulin resistance
• cardiovascular disease
• emotional health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Healthy Heroes, San Diego firefighters

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