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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
Written by: Pippa Thackeray
Updated: January 28, 2025
Written by: Pippa Thackeray | Updated: January 28, 2025
Quick Read
- Daylight Saving Time (DST) disrupts the circadian rhythm, leading to 'social jet lag'.
- Studies show a link between DST and increased risks of heart attacks, strokes, and depressive episodes.
- DST can interfere with hormone balance and metabolism, potentially leading to metabolic syndrome.
- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine advocates for permanent standard time to better align with human biology.
- Practical strategies like adjusting sleep schedules, seeking morning light, and optimizing sleep environments can mitigate the negative effects of DST.
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
