Get ready to turn back the clocks — and potentially throw your sleep schedule out of whack. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks across most of the US fall back an hour, giving Americans an extra 60 minutes of sleep — but potentially disrupting their body’s internal clock, a … Read more
Turning the clocks back at the end of daylight saving time has been linked to trouble falling and staying asleep, while ongoing sleep loss can take a toll on health. While some research has suggested that the fall time change could have some cardiovascular benefits, the abrupt loss of evening sunlight can suppress serotonin and … Read more
The clock is falling back — and your health might, too. The end of daylight saving time (DST) on Nov. 1 gives us an extra hour to snooze, a welcome perk, considering quality shuteye is essential to good health. But experts warn the time change can actually take a devastating toll on certain groups of … Read more
As fall comes to a close and winter approaches, cooler temperatures and shorter days are becoming more noticeable. Soon, another seasonal change will be upon us: the end of Daylight Saving Time, when clocks fall back one hour and sunset arrives earlier in the evening. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks … Read more
Spending more time in bright daylight could help people fall asleep earlier and get deeper sleep at night, according to new research. A study led by researchers at the University of Manchester found that adults with brighter and more consistent daytime light exposure tended to fall asleep earlier, wake up earlier and experience more deep sleep … Read more
This cat burglar’s not kitten around about keeping you safe. Car jackings, muggings and surprise attacks during walks through a public parking lot or deck can all be avoided with hyper-vigilance, advises ex-con Jennifer Gomez. “I spent 10 years in prison for being a cat burglar with really, really bad people,” Gomez, an inmate-turned-influencer, admitted to nearly 50,000 … Read more
After more than a century, is it time to ditch springing forward and falling back — and finally “lock the clock”? This week, the House of Representatives passed the “Sunshine Protection Act,” which would make daylight saving time (DST) — the time we use in the summer — permanent, meaning no more twice-a-year clock changes. … Read more
WASHINGTON — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time. Losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day; it also could harm your health. Darker mornings and more evening light knock your body clock out of whack — which means daylight saving time can usher in sleep … Read more
As Americans prepare to turn their clocks back this weekend, experts say your diet may determine how sluggish or energized you feel in the days ahead. Though getting an extra hour of sleep should make you feel more rested, the one-hour daylight saving time shift can actually throw off the body’s circadian rhythm, the internal clock that … Read more
Plan on a glorious extra hour of sleep as most of America “falls back” into standard time. But make sure to get outside for some morning sun, too — it’ll help your body clock reset faster. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, which means you should set your clock back an … Read more
They don’t want to fall back on the old way of doing things. Daylight saving time will end on Sunday morning, with 48 states setting their clocks back an hour in order to steal more sunshine in the morning. However, the change could soon become a thing of the past, as more states push to … Read more
Burger King wants to help customers beat the clock. Daylight Saving Time began Sunday, March 9, and Burger King is offering a week’s worth of breakfast deals to Royal Perks members to kickstart your day after losing an hour of sleep. Burger King is offering a week worth of breakfast deals to Royal Perks members. … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It also could harm your health. Darker mornings and more evening light together knock your body clock out of whack — which means daylight saving time … Read more
Americans can snag an extra hour in bed this weekend as clocks “fall back” for daylight savings time, but parents of little ones might not be so lucky. Fortunately, pediatric sleep consultant Amanda (@dreamologybyamanda_) promises there are strategies to get your kids to wake up later this Sunday. And bonus points if that means catching … Read more
It’s almost time to turn the clocks back, as daylight saving time (DST) ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. While we technically regain an hour of sleep this weekend, it can be challenging to feel bright-eyed and bushy-tailed when waking up to darkness. The end of DST disrupts our circadian … Read more
Two in five Americans will experience “Daylight Saving Scaries” when preparing to change the clocks in November. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 40% feel a sense of dread when preparing to “fall back,” a feeling that lasts much longer than just the day or two surrounding the time change. Results revealed this sense … Read more
Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner explores the benefits of daylight savings. QUESTION: Hi Dr Zac, the same conversation erupts every year in my family when daylight savings rolls around. I love daylight savings, but they continue to come up with reasons why it’s not necessary. I am after … Read more
How much would you expect to pay for an extra egg on the side of your breakfast? Alyssa Jayne from Australia claims she had to fork out $6 [$4.00 USD] for a single egg at a cafe recently after she realized the $13 [$9.00 USD] ‘eggs your way’ she ordered only came with one egg … Read more
Clock this. Politicians and professional organizations across America are pushing to axe daylight saving time (DST) — but the practice is more popular than you might think. This weekend, Australians will set their clocks back an hour as their daylight saving season ends ahead of the onset of the southern hemisphere’s winter. That fact has … Read more
The spring equinox is equinox-ing on March 19, 2024 at 11:06 P.M. EDT and after many months of turtlenecks and gray skies, spring hath sprung in the Northern Hemisphere. The spring, or vernal if you’re nasty, equinox refers to the moment in which the sun crosses the earth’s equator. The vernal equinox coincides with the … Read more