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Daylight saving time sleep tips from doctors to ease the time change
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- Turning clocks back for daylight saving time can disrupt sleep patterns, causing difficulty falling and staying asleep due to the body's internal clock lagging behind the new time.
- The loss of evening sunlight after the time change may decrease serotonin and melatonin production, potentially leading to mood disturbances and depressive symptoms.
- Experts recommend gradual schedule shifts before the time change, avoiding late nights and alcohol on the night of the change, and getting appropriate outdoor light exposure to help the body adjust.
- Establishing a relaxing bedtime routine, limiting caffeine intake after noon, reducing screen time before bed, and maintaining consistent wake-up times can improve sleep quality during the transition.
- Consistent sleep and wake schedules have been linked to significant health benefits, including a 19% lower risk of death, emphasizing the importance of regularity for cardiovascular health.
