Daylight saving time starts tomorrow, and many are wondering how changing the clock affects health.
Changing the clock will not create additional daylight, but it shifts the time of sunrise and sunset, which causes disturbances in our biorhythm.
For some, this is just a small temporary nuisance, however, for many, it still causes additional negative consequences.
Some studies have shown that, a few days after changing the clock, the risk of a heart attack increases, but the main and most widespread consequence is fatigue, which affects many aspects of our lives. Among the most common side effects of moving the clock is insomnia, which, according to research, is the easiest for “night birds”. In addition, moving the clock can disrupt the hormonal picture and cause a number of problems such as headaches, nervousness and depression, but also cause chronic fatigue and sensitivity to time changes.
Fatigue can reduce productivity and concentration and affect the general state of the body.
It can also lead to depression, and it has been proven that there is an increased number of traffic accidents a few days after the clock change, which is most likely caused by tired and sleep-deprived drivers.
Although all these consequences for most people pass after a few days of moving the clock, why not make this period easier and avoid difficulties in everyday life.
Tips for an easier transition to summer time:
- A few days before the clock change, set your alarm to wake up 15 minutes earlier than usual.
- Make eight hours of sleep your priority
- Be sure to eat a healthy breakfast in the morning
- Go out for a walk. Sunlight helps to adjust the biorhythm.
