Clinical Perspectives on Time Changes: Sleep Experts Discuss Health Impacts and Solutions
In this roundtable discussion, sleep experts Seema Khosla, MD, FCCP, FAASM, Jennifer Martin, PhD, and Karin Johnson, MD, examined the impact of daylight saving time on patients with sleep disorders. They highlighted how the time change often exacerbates sleep difficulties, leading to increased complaints of delayed sleep onset, daytime fatigue, and disrupted sleep patterns. Certain populations are more vulnerable to these effects because of rigid schedules and heightened sensitivity to circadian misalignment. To mitigate these disruptions, clinicians recommended gradual adjustments to sleep schedules, consistent wake times, and strategic light exposure. The discussion also considered whether eliminating the time change would benefit public health.
EP. 3: Vulnerable Populations and the Impact of Time Changes on Sleep Disruption
March 15th 2025Experts discussed the biological misalignment caused by daylight saving time, emphasizing its negative effects on sleep, particularly in adolescents, and advocating for a shift to standard time to better align with natural circadian rhythms. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
EP. 4: The Health and Productivity Impacts of Time Changes in Different Populations
March 16th 2025Experts discussed the negative health and societal effects of daylight saving time, advocating for a permanent switch to standard time to improve sleep, well-being, and productivity. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
