03/13/2023

Changing our Clocks is a Health Hazard

Just ask a sleep doctor

Millions of us may lose sleep when clocks "spring forward" by one hour this Sunday, as most states switch to daylight saving time (DST). The time change brings darker mornings and extends light in the evening. And some lawmakers want to make daylight saving time permanent, to avoid the disruption of constant switching.

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), who has introduced the Sunshine Protection Act of 2023, says the ritual of changing our clocks twice a year "makes no sense," and is "stupid." He's joined by a bipartisan group of senators including Ron Wyden (D-Ore) and Edward Markey (D-Mass).

The Senate unanimously passed a similar measure in 2022, but it did not get enough support in the House of Representatives. Now, Sen. Rubio is trying again, pointing to the potential health and economic benefits. The key argument is, more light in the evening can prompt people to go out and spend more money at shops and restaurants. So, finances outweigh health.

Please select this link to read the complete article from NPR.