Many countries observe Daylight saving time (DST), in which the clocks are moved forward one hour in March to allow for more hours of daylight in the spring and summer. In the US, all but two states, Hawaii and Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) observe DST and are thus preparing to switch back to standard time on Sunday, November 2.
Not everyone is happy with this normal change, however, as recent surveys show 54% of Americans And 42% British Want to scrap DST completely.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Favors constant standard time Because it connects better with us Circadian rhythmthe body’s internal clock. Since light exposure regulates circadian rhythms, a mismatch between our body clock and the environment can cause problems such as Sleep lessheart rate and blood pressure, and Poor immune functionAASM representatives wrote in a position statement.
Last month, we reported on a study that predicted just that Abandoning DST and staying permanently on standard time can prevent this By better aligning your circadian rhythm with the environment, more than 2 million cases of obesity a year in the US and nearly 300,000 strokes a year.
Still others suggest there are benefits to keeping DST. Recent researchwhich has not yet been peer-reviewed, reviewed 157 studies from 36 countries on the links between DST and health outcomes and found evidence of fewer deaths and traffic accidents in summer.
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