This week, we discuss the debate surrounding Daylight Saving Time (DST), specifically focusing on its potential negative effects on health.
Our source is an article from Healthline that reports on new research suggesting that the biannual clock change is hazardous to health, potentially increasing rates of obesity and stroke by disrupting the body’s circadian rhythm.
We discuss this article, expressing cynicism about the claim that DST is “hazardous to health,” although we acknowledge that it seems like an outdated tradition and agree with the study’s assertion that permanent time—either standard or daylight—is preferable to switching clocks twice a year.
Finally, we touch upon the impact of sunlight and circadian rhythms on metabolic and cardiovascular function, noting that a permanent switch would offer health benefits, with the research suggesting permanent standard time offers the most significant improvement.
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