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A raw look at how artificial light at night raises cancer risk for shift workers, told through the story of a veteran nurse and the science of melatonin. We share practical steps to protect circadian health at work and at home, and why workplaces must act.

• known links between blue light at night and hormone‑sensitive cancers 
• melatonin as darkness signal, DNA repair and immune support 
• night work as an occupational health and safety issue 
• available circadian‑friendly lighting solutions for workplaces 
• practical at‑work strategies to cut blue exposure 
• home lighting swaps and true bedroom darkness 
• why night modes and dim screens still suppress melatonin 
• small consistent habits that compound into better health

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The Book I refer to - THE LIGHT DOCTOR - Dr Martin Moore-Ede

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Roger Sutherland is Australia's Night Shift & Sleep Specialist and the founder of A Healthy Shift.

After more than 40 years working rotating shifts with Victoria Police, Roger now helps organisations reduce fatigue risk, improve staff wellbeing and build healthier, safer and higher-performing 24/7 workplaces through evidence-based education, circadian biology and the Shift Work Champions™ Framework.

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Website: https://ahealthyshift.com.au

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Disclaimer: Roger Sutherland is not a doctor or a medical professional.  Always consult a physician before implementing any strategies mentioned in this podcast. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Roger Sutherland will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this podcast, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.

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