Many countries are watching summer time (daylight saving time) when clocks are moved forward one hour in March to increase the number of hours of daylight in the spring and summer. In the US, all but two states, Hawaii and Arizona (with the exception of the Navajo Nation), observe daylight saving time and are therefore preparing to return to standard time on Sunday, November 2nd.
However, not everyone is happy with this routine change: recent polls have shown that 54% of Americans And 42% British I want to give up summer time altogether.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) prefers constant standard time because it fits ours better circadian rhythmthe body's internal clock. Because light exposure regulates the circadian rhythm, a mismatch between our body clock and our environment can lead to problems such as: decreased sleephigher heart rate and blood pressure, and immune dysfunction– AASM representatives wrote in a statement.
Last month we reported on a study predicting that eliminating daylight saving time and maintaining standard time at all times can prevent more than 2 million cases of obesity and approximately 300,000 strokes per year in the United States by better aligning our circadian rhythm with our environment.
Still others believe that maintaining daylight saving time has its benefits. Recent Researchwhich has not yet been peer-reviewed, analyzed 157 studies from 36 countries on the link between DST and health outcomes and found evidence of fewer deaths and road accidents in the summer.
So, if it were up to you, would you give up on Daylight Saving Time? Take our survey and let us know what you think of each temporary policy in the comments below. If you choose “I'm undecided,” what will convince you anyway?
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