It's that time of the year again. We're going to move the clock one hour ahead on Sunday while wondering why we have to.
 |  | By Daphne Lee, News Editor | | It's that time of the year again. We're going to move the clock one hour ahead on Sunday while wondering why we have to.
Daylight saving was adopted by European countries to conserve energy during World War I. The United States followed suit after the war ended, and this tradition has continued even after the EU abolished daylight saving in 2019.
Why? Blame capitalism. If there's still light out when we leave the office, we're more likely to stop and buy things on our way home. Daylight saving is worth millions of dollars for retail industries, so it might be here to stay even though most Americans want to end this practice. | | | Today's Top Story | | Is Daylight Saving Bad for Health? |  | Daylight saving is good for business, but bad for our health.
For most of human history, our ancestors woke up and slept according to the sun. Light is a powerful cue for regulating the body's circadian rhythm, but daylight saving time interferes with the natural seasonal adjustment of the human clock.
The week after we change the clock, our bodies may struggle to adapt to the change. Some of us may never fully adjust for the entire duration of daylight saving time.
Surprisingly, the transition in March is particularly damaging to our health. The one hour of lost sleep has been linked to an increase in heart attacks, strokes, and car crashes. A long-term disruption to the circadian rhythm also increases the risk of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and depression. | | Know More | | Only two states—Arizona and Hawaii—and U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and Guam don't observe daylight saving time. However, at least 18 other states have proposed to keep daylight saving time all year round. | | Feel Better | | On the Sunday morning after the clock springs forward, soak up some sunlight to help regulate your internal clock. If your body dreads the time change, gradually change your bedtime 15-20 minutes earlier to help yourself adjust. | | |  | | According to a 2020 survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, a majority of Americans support eliminating daylight saving time in favor of a fixed year-round time. |  |  | | Brain Inflammation From COVID-19 Linked to Chronic Anxiety | | Long COVID patients have reported lingering symptoms including brain fog and anxiety. But without a solid understanding of long COVID, some health providers may dismiss these health concerns and say "It's all in your head." A new study found that brain inflammation and nerve cell damage may be the culprit for chronic anxiety in long COVID patients, even if they only had a mild case of infection. The new findings can help validate people living with long COVID who are struggling to have their symptoms acknowledged. | | | | How Can Companies Support Employee Wellness in 2022? | | Employee wellness is still a trending topic as we continue to navigate the pandemic. A decline in productivity is a manifestation of an emotionally unwell workforce, but so is resignation, Robert L. Quigley, MD, DPhil, writes. Companies will have to invest in mental health resources in the workplace, but also consider how long COVID might affect some employees. Nearly 80 million Americans have had COVID-19 and they could be at risk of developing complications months after their recovery. | | | | | | | In Other News | | | ■ | How Soaring Gas Prices Are Affecting the Cost of Flights. The Washington Post | | | | | ■ | 'Love Is Blind' Is the Only Reality Show for Finding True Love. The Cut | | | | | ■ | More NYC Food Spots Are Offering Overdose Prevention Kits. Eater | | | | | | | |  |     | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here.
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