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Oct 29, 2026

Health experts warn daylight saving time changes disrupt circadian rhythms and sleep

As clocks fall back this weekend, sleep scientists and health experts are raising concerns about the twice-yearly time changes disrupting internal body clocks and circadian rhythms. Researchers are particularly warning against permanent daylight saving time, citing risks of darker winter mornings affecting children's sleep and safety during school commutes.

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  • ▪Dr. Saema Tahir recommends getting natural outdoor light within an hour of waking to stabilize circadian rhythms and boost mood during darker months.
  • ▪The twice-yearly daylight saving time clock changes disrupt circadian rhythms by desynchronizing internal biological clocks from natural solar light schedules.
  • ▪Stroke rates increase by 8 percent in the first two days following both spring and fall clock changes, according to research reported in Medical Xpress.

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