I'm not sure I've ever encountered anybody who loves the time changes.

Especially daylight savings time, it seems like it takes weeks to recover from losing that hour of sleep.

I know we're technically not losing an hour of sleep, but nobody can magically go to bed an hour earlier and wake up earlier without feeling groggy.

I've always suspected that time changes impact health, and it turns out they most certainly do!

Daylight savings time will come to an end on November 3, 2024 and standard time will take over.

This time change is a bit more tolerable because our alarms go off an hour later than they usually would.

On the flip side, returning to daylight savings requires much more of an adjustment in terms of time.

Researchers have associated several health impacts with time changes.

According to multiple studies, some of the most common impacts are...

According to the Johns Hopkins Bloom School of Public Health, the increased stress caused by the time change can cause an inflammation response.

Lack of sleep due to time changes has also been linked to an uptick in fatal traffic accidents.

Gradually adjust your sleep schedule by going to bed a little earlier or later each day.
Take a few short 20 to 30 minute naps.
Increase your exposure to morning light to help maintain your circadian rhythm.
Limit alcohol and caffeine to avoid sleep disruptions.