If the misalignment between our biological clocks and our sleep-wake cycles is made permanent by the adoption of year-round daylight saving time, we may see increased rates of a wide variety of health problems associated with circadian rhythm disruptions, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and dementia.
The fact that it's an old idea takes people by surprise.
This may not seem like much, but over time it will drain your supply of grass.
Advocates of the practice argue that allowing drivers to return home in the daylight reduces traffic accidents during the evening rush hour.
This, sleep experts say, runs counter to our biological clocks in ways that can be harmful for our health.
Stay back, beasts of darkness!.
Over the years, many well-known politicians have fiercely championed daylight saving time.
Doctors and sleep experts are thrilled at the idea of eliminating seasonal time changes.