How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date March 7, 2026, 2 p.m.
Last Updated March 7, 2026, 2 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/07/daylight-saving-time-affect-health/

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WASHINGTON — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time. Losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day; it also could harm your health. Darker mornings and more evening light knock your body clock out of whack — which means daylight saving...