Darker mornings and more evening light together knock your body clock out of whack — which means daylight saving time can usher in sleep trouble for weeks or longer. Studies have even found an uptick in heart attacks and strokes right after the March time change.
The American Heart Association points to studies that suggest an uptick in heart attacks on the Monday after daylight saving time begins, and in strokes for two days afterward.
William Borden is a professor of medicine and health policy at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and chief quality and population health officer at the GW Medical Faculty Associates. He can discuss how Daylight Saving Time can have an impact on our heart.
Vivek Jain, director for the Center for Sleep Disorders at the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates. He can speak about the importance of maintaining a sleep routine.
Adriana Glenn, is an assistant professor at the George Washington University School of Nursing. She has almost 30 years of experience as a family nurse practitioner. She can talk about how Daylight Saving Time impacts children.
To schedule an interview with an expert, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum at Katelyn [dot] deckelbaum
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