Why the Debate Over Daylight Saving Time Rages On

Every year, Americans adjust their clocks for Daylight Saving Time. Experts warn of health issues related to the adjustment, such as traffic crashes, heart disease, obesity and mental disorder.

March 12, 2023 . 6:37 AM

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Starting this Sunday, most Americans will wake up to darker mornings in exchange for later sunsets as clocks “spring forward” an hour to daylight saving time.
Experts warn that the back-and-forth adjustment wreaks havoc on our bodies, leading to spikes in traffic crashes the week after the change, and a litany of health issues linked to shifts in our circadian rhythms, including heart disease, obesity and mental disorder.