{"id":2090589,"date":"2023-11-04T21:29:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T01:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-daylight-saving-can-seriously-affect-your-health\/"},"modified":"2023-11-04T21:31:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T01:31:05","slug":"how-daylight-saving-can-seriously-affect-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-daylight-saving-can-seriously-affect-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Daylight saving can have a major impact on your health."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhow-daylight-saving-can-seriously-affect-your-health%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2090589&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Get Ready for the Time Change: Daylight Saving Time Ends<\/h2>\n<p>Brunch dates and flag football games might be \u2063a little easier to get to this Sunday, when phones grace early-risers with an extra \u200bhour \u2063of rest before alarm clocks go off.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064downside: Next week across most of the U.S., the sun\u2062 will set well before many\u200d folks \u2064step foot out of the office, \u2062leaving them to run errands or take walks in utter darkness. Come Nov. 5, daylight \u200dsaving time is \u200cout and standard time is in, and will last until March 10.<\/p>\n<p>No need to wait\u2063 till the midnight hour to prepare for the time change that clocks in early Sunday, when 2 a.m. becomes 1 a.m. Before bed beckons Saturday night,\u2063 rewind the clock on the microwave, oven, car, or any other device not yet clever enough to make the leap on its own.<\/p>\n<h3>Effects on Health and Safety<\/h3>\n<p>Besides scheduling stumbles and sleep habit \u200cdisruptions, experts say the twice-yearly ritual can\u2062 have more serious effects\u2063 on \u2064human health.<\/p>\n<p>Many Americans are already sleep-deprived, and a\u2063 change in time\u200b messes with sleep \u200cschedules even more, says Dr. Phyllis Zee, a sleep researcher at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, although she says &#8220;falling back&#8221; and gaining an extra hour is \u2063generally easier on the body than &#8220;springing forward&#8221; and losing one.<\/p>\n<p>Chronic sleep deprivation can increase levels of \u200cstress \u200chormones that boost heart rate and blood pressure, and\u200b of chemicals that trigger inflammation, \u200cresearch suggests.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Just that one hour can change the amount of sleep you\u2062 get, the quality of sleep that you get,&#8221; Zee said. Off-kilter sleep can affect people&#8217;s ability\u200b to multitask, stay alert, and \u200deven maintain their balance, making them more \u200dprone to accidents.<\/p>\n<p>Molly Hart, \u200cspokeswoman for AAA&#8217;s Auto Club Group, warned\u2064 that there may be an uptick\u2064 in \u2063accidents \u2064on the road following the time change.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With \u200bdaylight savings coming to an end, what people really need to be focused on is their driving now in the \u2063afternoon when it&#8217;s darker earlier,&#8221; and when they may be\u2063 feeling drowsy, she said.<\/p>\n<p>Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and \u2062most of Arizona do not \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/daylight-saving-time-costs-us-almost-434-million-in-productivity-study\/\" title=\"Daylight saving time costs US almost 4 million in productivity: Study\">observe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bipartisan-group-of-senators-reintroduce-bill-to-enact-year-round-daylight-saving-time\/\" title=\"Bipartisan Group Of Senators Reintroduce Bill To Enact Year-Round Daylight Saving Time\">daylight saving time<\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some members of\u200b Congress have\u200b pushed\u2064 to end the back-and-forth and\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-daylight-saving-can-seriously-affect-your-health\/\" title=\"Daylight saving can have a major impact on your health.\">make daylight saving \u2062time\u2062 permanent<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 U.S.\u2062 Senate in March 2022\u2063 passed a bipartisan bill named the Sunshine Protection Act, but it stalled in the House. The \u200dbill was re-introduced by Sen. Marco Rubio in March of this year, then referred to committee, where it has remained idle.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can you maximize the daylight hours and maintain a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/canadian-conservative-appears-to-be-eating-an-apple-hes-actually-chewing-up-this-lefty-journalist\/\" title=\"Canadian conservative seen munching on apple, but he's actually devouring left-wing journalist.\">healthy work-life balance<\/a> after the end of Daylight Saving Time<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Daylight Saving Time ends. With a little bit of \u2062planning\u200c and adjusting, you can make the transition seamless and ensure a smoother start to your day.<\/p>\n<p>First and foremost, remember to set your clocks\u2064 back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night. This simple act will grant you an extra hour of sleep, which can make a significant difference in \u2064how you feel the next day. Take advantage of this opportunity to catch up on some\u200b much-needed rest and rejuvenation.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u2064 it is essential \u200cto acknowledge that \u200dthis time change also comes with a few drawbacks. As\u2064 the daylight hours dwindle, the evenings become darker earlier. This change can be particularly frustrating for \u2064those who work a\u2063 typical 9-to-5 job, as their leisure time will now be \u2062marked by darkness. To counteract this inconvenience, it is advisable to plan and adjust your activities accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>One option \u200cis to make the most of\u200c the daylight hours during the weekends. Plan outdoor activities, enjoy nature, or spend time with \u200dfriends\u200d and family while the \u200csun is \u2064still shining. It can \u2064be refreshing to have \u2062a break from the monotony of daily \u2063routines\u200b and embrace the change in season.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, consider adjusting\u2064 your \u2062daily schedule to accommodate the lack of daylight in the evenings. Use your lunch breaks \u2064or any free time during the day\u2062 to run errands or engage in activities that would typically be reserved for after-work hours. By utilizing the daylight hours available, you can maximize \u2063your productivity and maintain a healthy work-life balance.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also worth mentioning that the end of Daylight Saving Time is an excellent opportunity to conduct\u2064 other essential tasks that are often overlooked. Use \u2062this\u2064 time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors,\u2062 test your home security\u200b system, or perform \u2062any necessary\u200d household maintenance. These \u200bsmall tasks can help ensure the safety and well-being of your home and loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, be mindful of the impact the time \u200dchange can have on your body&#8217;s internal clock. Our internal clocks, also known as circadian rhythms, regulate our sleep-wake cycle. Sudden changes in the \u2063time \u200dcan \u2064disrupt this rhythm and affect our overall \u2064well-being. It is vital to \u200bestablish a\u2064 consistent sleep schedule and prioritize a good sleep hygiene routine to combat any adverse effects.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, as the end\u200d of Daylight Saving Time approaches, it is crucial to prepare \u200bfor the time change and make necessary adjustments to your \u200bdaily routine. By setting your clocks back, planning your activities strategically, and\u2062 taking\u200d care of other\u2063 important tasks, \u2064you can \u2064ensure a smoother transition into the darker months ahead. Remember to prioritize\u200c your sleep and maintain a\u200b healthy balance between work and leisure. With a proactive mindset and\u2062 a little\u2062 bit of planning, you can embrace the changing \u2063season and make the most of the \u2064extra hour gifted to you this Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brunch and flag football are more accessible this Sunday with an extra hour of sleep. 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