Daylight Saving Time Change Renews Health Concerns and Calls for Reform

As clocks move forward, experts highlight health risks and recommend strategies to ease the transition, while debates over permanent time systems remain unresolved.

The UK and other countries observing daylight saving time moved clocks forward, marking the start of British Summer Time on March 30, 2025.
Health professionals warn that the time change disrupts circadian rhythms, increasing risks of heart attacks, strokes, and other health complications, particularly in vulnerable populations.
Studies show a 24% spike in heart attacks on the Monday following the spring clock change, with strokes also increasing by 8% in the subsequent days.
Experts recommend gradual sleep adjustments, exposure to morning light, and stress management to mitigate the negative effects of the time shift.
Despite widespread dissatisfaction with biannual clock changes, legislative efforts to adopt permanent standard or daylight saving time have stalled, leaving the debate unresolved.