How the time change really affects our bodies

Why the time change can really throw off your mood — and an Ontario psychotherapist’s tips to cope

Terrilee Kelford, a registered psychotherapist with over 25 years experience who practices in eastern Ontario, says being mindful around the biannual time change can help mitigate the mental health impacts of daylight saving time. Here are her suggestions to help manage the time change — and who is impacted most.

The effects of 'falling back,' health professionals weigh in on time change

Over the weekend, our clocks 'fell back' an hour. Local health professionals tell NBC 26 this brings potentially serious effects to our health and our roads as we adjust to the time change.(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story.)The end of daylight saving means an earlier sunrise but, also, an earlier sunset. That change has a real impact both on how we feel and how we operate on the road.Our body's routines may change a b…

How the time change really affects our bodies

Clocks "fell back" an hour this past weekend as daylight saving time came to an end, giving many the hope of an extra hour of sleep. While the shift may seem small, its impact on the body is often more…