Science Says Standard Time Is Healthier Than Daylight Saving Time, Year‑Round
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A Washington Post Well+Being piece explains that while lawmakers seek to make daylight saving time permanent, science shows standard time better supports our circadian rhythms and overall health. Keeping daylight saving year‑round could cause chronic circadian misalignment linked to sleep loss and higher risks of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, mood disorders, and some cancers; the Sunshine Protection Act has passed the House and would require Senate approval and a presidential signature to take effect.
- Why standard time is better for your health than daylight saving time The Washington Post
- Time changes? Iowa would do just fine without them. | Letters The Des Moines Register
- America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now? AP News
- The downside of making Daylight Saving Time permanent CNN
- US tried permanent daylight saving time once before. It didn’t last The Hill
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