Daylight Saving Time: Health Risks

It's time to spring forward! But watch out, it could harm you.

Daylight Saving Time is Sunday, and studies have shown that it could have major effects on your health!

A recent study shows that the overall rate of stroke increases by 8% in the two days following daylight saving time.

Losing an hour of sleep in the spring has also been associated with an 11% increase in heart attacks; and it's linked to workplace injuries, car accidents, and making bad moral decisions. YIKES!

The National Sleep Foundations suggests these tips to sleep easier and beat the Daylight Saving Time craziness:

• Leave a couple of hours between eating and going to bed.
• Turn off mobile devices before you head to bed. Blue light from screens can affect your ability to sleep.
• Make your room all about sleep: Use a comfortable mattress, pillow and bedding, and keep your room dark.
• Create a bedtime ritual. Make deep breathing, stretches and other relaxing exercises part of your preslumber routine.
• Keep a piece of paper next to your bed. Write down any worries before trying to get to sleep.

With that being said, don't forget to spring forward an hour on Sunday!!! And be safe!