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What daylight-saving time does to your body and brain


Published on 2025-03-07 11:44:48 - Insider
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  • Daylight-saving time may seem like a harmless shift. But doctors say it has deadly consequences, increasing risks of heart attacks, and car accidents.

The article from MSN discusses the effects of Daylight Saving Time (DST) on the human body and brain. It explains that the transition into and out of DST disrupts our circadian rhythms, which are our internal body clocks that regulate sleep, hunger, and other physiological processes. This disruption can lead to several health issues including increased risks of heart attacks, strokes, and mood disturbances like Seasonal Affective Disorder due to less morning light exposure. The article also mentions that the change can cause sleep deprivation, leading to decreased productivity, more workplace injuries, and even a noted increase in car accidents the Monday following the time change. Furthermore, it touches on how the shift affects mental health, potentially exacerbating conditions like depression and anxiety, and suggests that the biannual time change might not be beneficial for health, advocating for a permanent standard time or DST.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/diseases-and-conditions/what-daylight-saving-time-does-to-your-body-and-brain/ar-BB1jzMJo ]