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Sleep doctor reveals the brutal health downside of daylight saving time
The Trump administration is reconsidering permanent daylight saving time (DST) to eliminate biannual clock changes, but health experts warn it could disrupt circadian rhythms and worsen health outcomes. Dr. Wendy Troxel argues permanent DST forces people to wake in darkness, harming sleep and safety, while organizations like the American Academy of Sleep Medicine advocate for permanent standard time instead.
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