Daylight Saving Time: Impact on Health, Productivity, and Sleep Cycles
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Changing clocks for daylight saving time can negatively affect health, increasing risks of heart attacks, strokes, mood disorders, and traffic accidents, especially when clocks are moved forward in spring, due to disruption of circadian rhythms and sleep patterns. The autumn shift appears less harmful, but still has some risks. Overall, the health benefits of DST are questionable, and some experts suggest eliminating it altogether.
Topics:world#daylight-saving-time#health#health-impacts#heart-attacks#mood-disorders#sleep-disruption
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