As Sunday dawns on America, a familiar ritual begins: the end of daylight saving time. For most of the country, clocks will revert back an hour at 2 a.m., marking the return to standard time. This bi-annual adjustment has been in place since 1918, aimed at conserving fuel during wartime.
However, public opinion on the practice is decidedly divided. A recent survey found that only 12% of U.S. adults support the current system, while 47% oppose it. It's a stark contrast to when daylight saving time was first introduced. Despite its ongoing debate, many states, with the exception of Arizona and Hawaii, will continue to observe this practice.
To ease the transition for those returning to standard time, experts recommend a gradual adjustment. Dr. Kenneth Lee, a neurologist at the University of Chicago Medicine, suggests that people start by pushing back their bedtime by 15-20 minutes over the course of a few nights leading up to Sunday. This incremental approach can help regulate the body's internal clock.
Lee also advises adjusting daily routines like meals and coffee to align with the delayed bedtime, cautioning against excessive caffeine intake that could interfere with sleep. For parents of young children, this approach may prove particularly effective. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends outdoor time in the morning on Sunday to capitalize on natural sunlight and aid the transition.
While some advocate for a permanent standard time, citing its benefits for health and well-being, others support the bi-annual adjustment due to the increased evening daylight. A study from Stanford University found that switching to permanent standard time could reduce obesity cases by 2.6 million and stroke by 300,000 – outcomes that align with proponents of this approach.
The debate surrounding daylight saving time has been ongoing for years, with lawmakers making repeated attempts to abolish the practice nationwide. However, progress remains elusive. In a bid to address public concerns, some lawmakers have pushed for permanent daylight saving time, citing its potential benefits for retail and certain industries.
As Sunday arrives, many Americans will be adjusting their clocks – but also adjusting to life under standard time once more. With experts' advice in mind, the hope is that this transition will be smoother than usual.
However, public opinion on the practice is decidedly divided. A recent survey found that only 12% of U.S. adults support the current system, while 47% oppose it. It's a stark contrast to when daylight saving time was first introduced. Despite its ongoing debate, many states, with the exception of Arizona and Hawaii, will continue to observe this practice.
To ease the transition for those returning to standard time, experts recommend a gradual adjustment. Dr. Kenneth Lee, a neurologist at the University of Chicago Medicine, suggests that people start by pushing back their bedtime by 15-20 minutes over the course of a few nights leading up to Sunday. This incremental approach can help regulate the body's internal clock.
Lee also advises adjusting daily routines like meals and coffee to align with the delayed bedtime, cautioning against excessive caffeine intake that could interfere with sleep. For parents of young children, this approach may prove particularly effective. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends outdoor time in the morning on Sunday to capitalize on natural sunlight and aid the transition.
While some advocate for a permanent standard time, citing its benefits for health and well-being, others support the bi-annual adjustment due to the increased evening daylight. A study from Stanford University found that switching to permanent standard time could reduce obesity cases by 2.6 million and stroke by 300,000 – outcomes that align with proponents of this approach.
The debate surrounding daylight saving time has been ongoing for years, with lawmakers making repeated attempts to abolish the practice nationwide. However, progress remains elusive. In a bid to address public concerns, some lawmakers have pushed for permanent daylight saving time, citing its potential benefits for retail and certain industries.
As Sunday arrives, many Americans will be adjusting their clocks – but also adjusting to life under standard time once more. With experts' advice in mind, the hope is that this transition will be smoother than usual.
. And don't even get me started on how some states still do it while others don't - total chaos 
. I mean, can't they just make up their minds? And 12% of people actually like it? That's just laughable... must be a bunch of zombies or something 
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. And don't even get me started on parents trying to navigate this with young kids... it's a nightmare waiting to happen 
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. And those stats about obesity and stroke? Yeah, sure, sounds good on paper, but we all know how well those promises hold up in reality 
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I'm so done with daylight saving time 
Anyway, I kinda get why they want to keep it - more evening sunlight is def nice 
but come on, our bodies are all messed up from the time changes. Dr. Lee's advice to adjust bedtime and routines sounds like a solid plan tho 
i mean dont get me wrong its nice 2 b able 2 enjoy evening sunlight but i think its time 4 us 2 ditch it altogether 
. They think we should be stuck in this perpetual twilight zone where we have to choose between work and sleep. Give me standard time any day, I'm so over the drama 
. I can see how some people might think it's worth abolishing or making permanent, but at the same time, I get why others want to keep it around 
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! A morning walk or bike ride can really help regulate your body's internal clock and get you feeling refreshed and ready for the day 
. Let's make this transition smooth and enjoy the benefits of standard time 
. Anyway, here's hoping this transition won't be too painful for everyone...let's all try to stay awake (or at least alert) on Sunday morning 
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And those studies about permanent standard time being better for health and well-being... yeah, that sounds pretty appealing to me right now. But hey, at least we can all agree on one thing - Sunday mornings are gonna be lit when the sun starts shining through our windows again 
. Also, get some morning sunlight, folks! Natural light helps regulate our internal clocks 
. No need to abolish DST just yet, but tweaks like this might help make life easier under standard time 
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maybe next year we can just stick to standard time for good