22/02/2025
As we prepare to 'spring forward' in March, it's essential to understand how daylight saving time can impact our health.
The sudden shift disrupts our circadian rhythms, leading to increased fatigue and mood disturbances.
Studies have shown a 24% rise in heart attacks on the Monday following the time change (Sandhu et al. 2014), as well as a surge in emergency department visits for mental health conditions (Heboyan et al. 2019).
To help you navigate this transition, I'm offering a 30-minute remote well-being talk focussed on strategiesto mitigate the effects of the time change and improve sleep, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.
We'll discuss strategies to adjust your environment and routines, empowering you to take control of your health during this period.
This session is suitable for all ages and can be recorded for future reference.
All talks must be delivered and completed by the end of February, ensuring you have ample time to implement the recommended changes before the clocks change.
Take charge of your environment and well-being—book your session today!
References:
Sandhu, A., Seth, M., and Gurm, H.S. (2014) 'Daylight savings time and myocardial infarction', Open Heart
Heboyan, V., Stevens, S., and McCall, W.V. (2019) 'Effects of seasonality and daylight savings time on emergency department visits for mental health disorders', American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 37(8), pp. 1476–1481.
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