Pittsburgh resident Josh Lucas expressed frustration with the disruptive nature of daylight saving time. Experts, such as sleep researcher Brant Hasler, highlight that the spring-forward time change can lead to a variety of health issues, including higher rates of car accidents, strokes, and emotional disturbances. The circadian rhythm, crucial for regulating various bodily functions, is thrown off balance, likened to jet lag. Sleep experts caution it may take people about a week to readjust, but the time change can carry long-term health risks worth noting.
"You get acclimated to a way of being, and then all of a sudden the sky is a different color, and you have to still function in the normal way."
"When clocks jump forward, it disrupts not just our sleep but also our circadian rhythm, which regulates our metabolism, body temperature, our emotions, aspects of cognition and several hormones."
"Because our circadian rhythm is synced with the sun, having less light in the morning and more in the evening makes it harder to be alert during the day and sleep at night."
"People usually feel back to normal after a week or so. But warned the time change could come with lasting health implications."
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