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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lauran Neergaard

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health

Be Well Daylight Saving Time Health - (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time. Losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day; it also could harm your health.

Darker mornings and more evening light knock your body clock out of whack — which means daylight saving time can usher in sleep trouble for weeks or longer. Studies have even found an uptick in heart attacks and strokes right after the March time change.

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