British Columbia makes daylight saving time permanent
5 hours ago
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- #circadian rhythm
- #daylight saving time
- British Columbia is making daylight saving time permanent, supported by over 90% of residents.
- Daylight saving time begins at 2:00 a.m. local time, moving clocks forward an hour for more evening daylight.
- Health experts warn against permanent daylight saving time, citing negative effects like increased car accidents and health risks.
- Our circadian clocks align with natural daylight, making standard time better for health, sleep, and metabolism.
- Permanent standard time could reduce strokes by 300,000 and obesity cases by over 2 million annually.
- Tips to adjust to time changes include getting morning light, consistent sleep, meal times, and gradual shifts for kids.