Before you move your clocks ahead one hour this Sunday for daylight savings time, you may want to think about how that slight change could impact your sleep.
Some studies say that regularly disrupted sleep can cause more cardiovascular events, motor vehicle accidents, and psychological problems. But making some slight adjustments before you lose an hour this Sunday could help you rest better.
“Adults 7 hours, teens 8 hours per night, prior to the daylight savings time change,” says Sharon Steele, CNP Lima Memorial Sleep Center. “Set your clocks forward, 15 to 20 minutes 3 to 4 days prior to daylight savings time, when you do that adjust your mealtimes and your normal routine accordingly.”
Steele says that after a week or two your body will adjust to the time change, and she suggests getting outside into the daylight after the time change to help reset your internal clock.
