Daylight Savings Time Is Making Us Fatter

Daylight saving time (DST) ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5. At that time, you’ll need to set your clocks back (remember “fall back”) one hour.
Fall is time to turn back the clock If that hour you lost last March when we set our clocks ahead one hour is stuck in your craw, take heart, you’re getting it back soon. (CatLane/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

According to a new analysis by Stanford Medicine scientists, changing clocks twice a year disrupts circadian rhythms, leading to higher rates of stroke and obesity.

Maintaining either permanent standard time or permanent daylight saving time would be healthier than the current practice of shifting clocks twice a year. Permanent standard time, in particular, could prevent approximately 300,000 strokes annually and reduce obesity rates by 2.6 million people.

The study emphasizes the importance of aligning daily schedules with our natural circadian rhythms to improve overall health.

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