4. Time bomb
Apparently, the clock’s leap forward can be such a shock to your system that it can trigger a heart attack, according to the CBC. A 2015 article explains that the number of heart attack patients admitted to Michigan hospitals from 2010 to 2013 increased by 25% on the Monday following the daylight saving time change.
The article also states that a 2012 University of Alabama study found that losing an hour of your day equates to a 10% increase in heart attack risk within 48 hours of the change. It should be noted that stepping back an hour (as we just did) means 10% less risk of a heart attack during the same time period.
5. Less luminous, day and night
Sleep is an important component of our awareness and cognitive abilities, so suddenly losing an hour can have a temporarily large impact on your ability to think clearly. Business Insider explains that when daylight saving time goes into effect in the spring, it « causes decreases in performance, concentration and memory common to people deprived of sleep, as well as fatigue and daytime sleepiness. » .
This effect may be greatest in night owls, which thrive late but are not morning people, the article notes. If you are in the night owl category, you might need up to three weeks to adjust to the daylight savings time. You might also want to avoid trips to the Far East – imagine the jet lag if that’s what an hour does to you!
Catherine roberts
Catherine is our go-to editor for news on women’s health, eating trends and more. She is dedicated to providing Activebeat readers with the information they need to maintain a healthy lifestyle every day.
