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Daylight Saving Time: Health Risks Spark Expert Concerns

10/25/2025

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Top scientists are increasingly concerned about the health impacts of Daylight Saving Time as the United Kingdom shifts clocks back.
The change offers an extra hour of sleep while disrupting circadian rhythms and affecting various demographics.
Late-adolescent children and menopausal women may experience significant sleep disturbances.
Experts say spring transition is more challenging than autumn shift because the biological clock takes days to realign and may cause mood issues.

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Top scientists are increasingly concerned about the health impacts of Daylight Saving Time as the United Kingdom shifts clocks back.
The change offers an extra hour of sleep while disrupting circadian rhythms and affecting various demographics.
Late-adolescent children and menopausal women may experience significant sleep disturbances.
Experts say spring transition is more challenging than autumn shift because the biological clock takes days to realign and may cause mood issues.