"Fall back" should be easier. But it still may take a while to adjust your sleep habits, not to mention the downsides of leaving work in the dark or trying exercise while there's still enough light.
Health groups such as the American Medical Association and American Academy of Sleep Medicine argue that it's time to do away with time switches to better align with human biology and sunlight.
Studies have found an uptick in heart attacks and strokes right after the March time change, indicating a possible health risk associated with shifting to daylight saving time.
The brain has a master clock set by sunlight exposure, regulating our circadian rhythm which becomes increasingly influenced by age and other factors affecting sleep patterns.
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