Rise and Grind? Working Late, Volatile Hours May Lead to Depression, Illness by 50 NPR - April 16, 2024 Alyson Myers, M.D., notes that people who work nights and get less than five hours of sleep are at increased risk of diabetes and poor health. Dr. Myers is associate professor of medicine at Einstein, an endocrinologist at Montefiore, and the associate chair for diversity, equity and inclusion in the department of medicine.