Daylight Saving Time 2025: Effects on Health and Tips for Easier Adjustment

The transition to daylight saving time may offer more light in the afternoons, but it can impact overall health. This measure aims to save energy; however, sleep loss can negatively affect mood, increase fatigue and irritability, and reduce productivity at work. Students’ performance and focus in school may also be affected. Additionally, the risk of traffic and workplace accidents rises in the days following the time change due to the disruption of our biological clock, or circadian rhythm, which regulates sleep-wake cycles. Studies indicate that sleep deprivation from losing an hour can raise the likelihood of heart attacks and strokes due to stress affecting blood pressure. To mitigate these effects, consider adopting helpful tips such as going to bed 15-20 minutes earlier in the days leading up to the change, adjusting clocks before bedtime, maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, spending time outdoors in the morning, limiting caffeine and alcohol intake in the evening, avoiding heavy meals, and reducing exposure to blue light from electronic devices. Despite feeling drowsy during the day, avoid taking afternoon naps.