Daylight Savings Time 2015 kicks off at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 8. It means for those who live in most parts of the United States, they will lose an extra hour of sleep as they spring one hour ahead of the standard time. But why could this be the most dreadful time of the year?
For some, they hate whenever DST starts because of its profound impact on one's health. Unfortunately, Daylight Savings Time 2015 is happening whether you like it or not. So, here are five interesting reasons why DST is the most dreadful time of the year.
1. Though DST 2015 is a thrilling sign of spring, which usually comes with some kind of a sleepy Monday, for those who aren't a morning person, the mood and productivity can take a plunge, ABC News reports.
2. Because people are experiencing more than just a jet lag this time of the year, Daylight Savings Time 2015 has been blamed for car accidents for car accidents, workplace injuries and stock market dips in the past. The reason? People are dealing with a new light-dark cycle.
3. Though extra daylight helps clear the winter blues away, the one that DST provides is not so beneficial to the well-being. According to the Washington Post, experts have warned about boosts in few health risks including workplace accidents, headaches and even suicides, whenever DST starts and ends.
4. Daylight Savings Time 2015 affects sleep patterns, which could really pose a risk on one's health. Since DST means you lose an hour of sleep on Sunday morning, one would think that to sleep in for an extra hour would be cool. However, Tech Times shares that's not the case. This can actually throw off your circadian clock and make it even more difficult to get used to a new sleep schedule. Research has also shown that traffic accidents increase the Monday after DST begins due to sleep deprivation.
5. Daylight Savings Time doesn't just affect your sleep. It can have a bunch of negative effects on your health. Researchers found that there's an increase of 25 percent on heart attack patients admitted to hospitals when DST began. Though it's unclear if a cause-and-effect relationship exists, one of the factors in this spike could be the change in people's sleep-wake cycles the weekend before.
Daylight Savings Time 2015 has some benefits as well. But the transition into DST often increases stress levels. So, in order to survive the start of DST, check out Huffington Post's report.
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