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Daylight Saving Time Is Actually Bad for You

This forced mini jet lag seems to be fueling everything from stress and sleeplessness to a surge in car crashes

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You’re not the only one losing sleep and ranting over the change to and from daylight saving time. A survey in July revealed that 63% of Americans support eliminating the seasonal time changes. The lost…

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Robert Roy Britt

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Independent journalist covering physical health & mental wellness, author of “Make Sleep Your Superpower: A Guide to Greater Health, Happiness & Productivity.”