How to Power Through a Time Change Like a Pro
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Michelle Fitzsimmons
October 29, 2019
Whether the clock is springing forward or falling back, time changes can be a shock to your system. It’s not just about having an extra hour of daylight or darkness; changing the clock can be detrimental to your health. Hospitals see a 24% uptick in heart attacks when Daylight Savings Time begins in the spring, with a 21% dip after it ends in the fall. Researchers observe an increase in fatal car accidents associated with both time changes.
What’s going on? Light is the primary signal our internal clocks—our circadian rhythms