Health Evidence Favors Permanent Standard Time, Canadian Analysis Finds
Health researchers say permanent standard time better supports sleep and circadian rhythms, while permanent daylight saving time would keep winter mornings darker.
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Health evidence favors permanent standard time, Canadian analysis finds
Several Canadian jurisdictions are moving toward ending the twice-yearly clock change, but a new analysis published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.261089 argues that eliminating the clock change is only half the decision: governments must also decide whether to adopt permanent standard time or permanent daylight saving time.
Permanent Daylight Saving Time Could Harm Sleep and Mental Health, Canadian Analysis Says
Canadian health researchers are urging the country to choose permanent standard time over permanent daylight saving time if it ends the twice-yearly clock change, warning that darker winter mornings could harm sleep and mental health. The post Permanent Daylight Saving Time Could Harm Sleep and Mental Health, Canadian Analysis Says appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
When the clocks stop changing: What time is best for health?
Several Canadian jurisdictions are moving toward ending the twice-yearly clock change, but a new analysis published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.261089 argues that eliminating the clock change is only half the decision: governments must also decide whether to adopt permanent standard time or permanent daylight saving time. Both choices have trade-offs. Permanent daylight saving time …
The theme of ending with the seasonal time change returns. Some of Canada's provinces have decided to do so. The researchers point out that the key question is not “whether to rearrange the watches”, but “what time to choose permanently.” More health arguments speak in favor of winter time.
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