Sleep experts: More health benefits in establishing permanent standard time
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Key takeaways:
- Sleep experts continue to advocate for establishing a permanent standard time.
- Strategies are available to mitigate the physical and psychological effects of time changes.
On Nov. 3, most of the United States will “fall back” by an hour in the shift from daylight saving time to standard time, which will last through the winter months.
The issue of whether the biennial clock change should remain a fixture in the spring and autumn remains a hotly debated topic. Healio presents stories centered around falling back, springing forward and their impact on a good night’s rest.
Strategies can make adjustment to daylight saving time easier, mitigate health impacts
A speaker at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine said maximizing activity during the day, strengthening social connections and stress management are likely to ease the burden of diminishing light this time of year. Read more.
US ‘should end seasonal clock change’ by adopting permanent standard time
In this Q&A, Karin Johnson, MD, FAAN, FAASM, from UMass Chan School of Medicine-Baystate, makes a strong case for ending the twice-yearly clock adjustment. Read more.
Nature has a ‘better design’ than changing our clocks twice a year
Abhinav Singh, MD, FAASM, medical review expert at SleepFoundation.org and medical director of the Indiana Sleep Center, offered his thoughts against seasonal clock changes. Read more.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine supports change to permanent standard time
A position statement published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, recommended the United States make a permanent shift to a single, year-round clock set. Read more.
Sleep experts warn against harmful effects of daylight saving time
A panel of five sleep experts from across North America weighed in on the ramifications of biennial clock adjustments on mental and physical health. Read more.