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Time ‘sprang forward’ this weekend but you didn’t prepare. What to do now
Dr. Eliza Basora recommends dimming lights, avoiding screens, and adjusting routines to ease the loss of one hour of sleep from Daylight Saving Time.
- Many people lost an hour with the 'spring forward' on March 8, making mornings harder and increasing daytime sleepiness, experts say.
- Explaining the biology, Basora said the shift alters light–dark cues and melatonin release, disrupting the sleep–wake cycle, which may affect sleep quality and alertness.
- Start by dimming household lights after dinner and closing curtains or using blackout shades, avoid electronic screens one to two hours before bed, and maintain a consistent bedtime routine with shower, PJs, and quiet activities.
- The time shift can lead to concentration and memory problems, and people may experience behavior changes like irritability, with children especially vulnerable because they need more sleep than adults.
- Take immediate steps this evening or this week, such as earlier dinner and light bedtime snack, and use melatonin only with physician supervision and age-specific dosing if sleep struggles persist.
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How To Adjust to Daylight Saving Time
Source: Tristan Savatier / Getty Daylight Saving Time is back, and while we gain longer evenings with more sunlight, many people struggle with the sudden change in their sleep schedule. Losing an hour of sleep may not sound like much, but it can affect your mood, energy levels, and productivity for several days. The key to adjusting smoothly is preparing your body and routine. Experts recommend going to bed about 15–20 minutes earlier a few nigh…
The change to daylight saving time disrupts many people's daily routines. Read on to find out how you can prepare your children and yourself.
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