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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lauran Neergard

The hidden health issues associated with the clocks going back

  • Most of the United States will end daylight saving time on Sunday, reverting to standard time and gaining an hour of sleep.
  • A new Stanford University study suggests that switching between daylight saving and standard time is the worst option for health, with permanent standard time being slightly better.
  • Health organisations, including the American Medical Association, have long urged the adoption of standard time year-round due to its alignment with human biology.
  • The spring switch to daylight saving time is often considered harder, linked to increases in car crashes and heart attacks, as it disrupts the body's circadian rhythm.
  • Morning sunlight is crucial for resetting the brain's master clock, which influences sleep, heart rate, and metabolism, helping to mitigate the effects of time changes.

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The startling impact Daylight Saving Time ending has on your body

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