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Do Daylight Savings Steal More Than Just An Hour?
Some may see it as a charming ritual to welcome in the summer, for others it is a horror that persists in sneakily stealing an hour’s sleep on a yearly basis.
Written by: Pippa Thackeray
Written on: January 28, 2025
Updated on: January 28, 2025
Written by: Pippa Thackeray | Written on: January 28, 2025 | Updated on: January 28, 2025
Quick Read
- Daylight Saving Time (DST) disrupts the circadian rhythm, leading to 'social jet lag'.
- DST is linked to increased risks of heart attacks, strokes, and depressive episodes.
- DST can negatively impact hormone balance and metabolism, potentially leading to metabolic syndrome.
- Permanent standard time is advocated for better alignment with human biology and healthier sleep.
- Practical strategies like adjusting sleep schedules, seeking morning light, and optimizing sleep environments can help mitigate DST's effects.
Contents
- 1. Springing forward and falling back
- 2. Is daylight savings a false economy?
- 3. How Daylight Savings interferes with hormones and metabolism
- 4. What circadian rhythm disorders reveal about Daylight Savings
- 5. Why permanent standard time makes more sense
- 6. Managing daylight savings with practical strategies
