Why daylight saving time just isn’t healthy, according to science

Morning light helps keep our internal clocks on track. Daylight saving time throws that off

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woman in bed with arms outstretched as the morning sun shines through the window behind her

Daylight saving time cuts back on morning light, which can make it harder for people to wake up.

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Daylight saving time has ended, and most Americans have turned their clocks back an hour.