How Daylight Saving Time Affects Health — VOA Learning English

Article · Language: English · Level: hard · Author: VOA Learning English · ≈ 5 min · 756 words

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Much of the United States “springs forward” on Sunday, March 9th, for daylight saving time. Worldwide, many other countries also observe daylight saving time, starting and ending on different dates.

The time change can leave people tired and perhaps unhappy the next day. But it also might even harm health. Some studies have found an increase in heart attacks and strokes right after the March time change.

However, there are ways to ease the effects of the time change, including getting more sunshine. The light helps reset your circadian rhythm for healthful sleep.

When does daylight saving time start?

In the U.S., daylight saving time begins Sunday at 2:00 in the morning. The time change will…

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I’m Caty Weaver. Lauran Neergaard reported on this story for the Associated Press. John Russell adapted it for VOA Learning English. __________________________________________________

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