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Year-Round Daylight Saving Time Brings More Daylight but Sleep and Safety Tradeoffs
public-policy2 hours ago

Year-Round Daylight Saving Time Brings More Daylight but Sleep and Safety Tradeoffs

The Sunshine Protection Act would make daylight saving time permanent, keeping clocks one hour ahead year-round. Proponents say more daylight supports outdoor activity and the economy, but experts warn that later sunrises would push many children to school in the dark, worsen sleep and health, raise depression and obesity risks, and affect Orthodox Jewish and Muslim prayer times; darker mornings could also boost traffic accidents and medical errors.

via Axios|
#daylight-saving-time#public-policy#religious-observances
Congress weighs year-round daylight saving time amid health and safety concerns
politics1 day ago

Congress weighs year-round daylight saving time amid health and safety concerns

House passage of the Sunshine Protection Act would make daylight saving time permanent and send the bill to the Senate. Supporters argue potential economic and safety benefits from extended evening daylight, while sleep researchers warn that constant DST could delay winter sunrises, misalign body clocks, and disrupt school start times—potentially harming adolescents. A 1973 DST trial failed amid safety concerns and shifting public opinion, and with broad public unease and political hurdles, Senate approval remains uncertain.

via The Conversation|
#circadian-rhythm#daylight-saving-time#politics
CPAP: From Snoring Problem to Sleep Health Game-Changer
health4 months ago

CPAP: From Snoring Problem to Sleep Health Game-Changer

Nick’s journey from snoring as a social nuisance to a diagnosed sleep apnea case shows how CPAP therapy has become a mainstream, life-changing treatment. The piece surveys the evolution of sleep medicine, the broadened use of CPAP for milder cases, risks of improper settings, and alternatives for snoring, highlighting the broader health and relationship benefits of treating sleep-disordered breathing.

via The Guardian|
#cpap#health#orthosomnia
Eating Earlier at Night May Boost Heart Health, Study Finds
health4 months ago

Eating Earlier at Night May Boost Heart Health, Study Finds

A Northwestern University study on overweight and obese adults found that delaying the last meal to at least three hours before bedtime improved nighttime heart rate and blood pressure, as well as morning glucose regulation, without calorie restriction, suggesting an earlier dinner window may benefit overall cardiometabolic health—though the small, mostly female sample and lack of meal-content data limit generalizability.

via Outside Magazine|
#bedtime-eating#blood-pressure#cardiometabolic-health
Insomnia Linked to About 450,000 US Dementia Cases Annually, Study Shows
health5 months ago

Insomnia Linked to About 450,000 US Dementia Cases Annually, Study Shows

An analysis of 5,899 adults aged 65+ finds insomnia linked to higher dementia risk; using population attributable fraction, about 12.5% of US dementia cases in 2022 (~449,000) could be prevented if insomnia were eliminated. However, PAF is a model, not proof of causation. Burden is higher in women and those 85+, underscoring the need to integrate sleep health into geriatric care and pursue targeted insomnia interventions.

via ScienceAlert|
#aging#dementia#epidemiology
Sleep After 60: Let Consistency and Your Chronotype Guide You
health5 months ago

Sleep After 60: Let Consistency and Your Chronotype Guide You

Older adults should aim for seven to nine hours of sleep with a consistent wake time that matches their chronotype. Sleep needs can vary with activity, stress and hormones, and deep sleep tends to decline with age, but anchoring your schedule to a steady wake time helps the circadian rhythm. Some people wake earlier as they age, reflecting a shift in chronotype or personal preference. Seek medical advice if you experience persistent fragmentation, daytime sleepiness, excessive daytime sleep, snoring, or frequent nightmares.

via Prevention|
#aging#chronotype#circadian-rhythm
Can a Gadget Cure Noisy Snoring?
health9 months ago

Can a Gadget Cure Noisy Snoring?

A woman explores a new wearable device called Zeus, designed to reduce snoring by electrically stimulating throat muscles, after recording her own loud snoring habits. While initial trials show promise, her personal experience with the device was mixed, but it may help some users with snoring or mild sleep apnea, offering a less intrusive alternative to traditional treatments.

via The Times|
#health#sleep-apnea#sleep-health