Daylights Saving & Sleep: Expert Views on Health & Circadian Rhythms

This podcast features expert discussions on Daylight Saving Time (DST), detailing its significant impacts on sleep patterns and overall health. It explains how DST disrupts human circadian rhythms, leading to sleep loss, deprivation, and conditions like insomnia. The overview covers various associated health risks, including increased mood disorders, cardiovascular issues, and accidents. It also provides practical strategies and tips for adjusting to the time change, such as gradually altering bedtime, establishing consistent sleep routines, and optimizing light exposure. The debate around permanent standard time is also touched upon.