"The number of motor vehicle accidents, for instance, has been shown to spike by 6% during the workweek immediately after the spring time shift. Sleepy driving is drunk driving. Sleep deprivation in general affects every realm of the body and is associated with heart disease, blood sugar, cholesterol, strokes and mental health issues such as depression."
"Singh suggested people start going to bed and waking earlier by 15 minute increments in the days leading up to the one-hour time shift forward. When you wake up, try to expose yourself to early morning light to begin shifting your body clock. Other suggestions include keeping TV and phone screens out of the bedroom and avoiding late meals both of which can disrupt bedtime routines."
Daylight Saving Time poses significant health risks for the 85 million Americans experiencing chronic sleep deprivation. The spring time shift, moving clocks forward one hour on Sunday at 2 a.m., causes immediate negative effects on sleep patterns and safety. Motor vehicle accidents spike by 6% during the workweek following the spring shift, with sleep deprivation compared to impaired driving. Sleep deprivation broadly affects bodily systems and is linked to heart disease, blood sugar issues, cholesterol problems, strokes, and mental health conditions like depression. Dr. Nirupam Singh recommends gradual adjustment by shifting bedtime and wake time 15 minutes earlier in preceding days, exposing oneself to early morning light, removing screens from bedrooms, and avoiding late meals to optimize sleep quality.
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