Re: RETRACTION and APOLOGY to the Doctor
[email protected] (The Doctor) Thu, 5 Mar 2026 13:48:20 -0000 (UTC)
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In article <[email protected]>, Sharx335 <[email protected]> wrote: >On 2026-03-04 4:52 p.m., The Doctor wrote: >> In article <[email protected]>, >> Sharx335 <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Scientific, medical, and sleep experts, including those from the >>> American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and experts often cited in >>> conjunction with research in fields related to Mayo Clinic, argue that >>> permanent Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not ideal for health. >>> While the twice-yearly switch is considered the most disruptive, experts >>> favor permanent standard time as the healthiest option because it better >>> aligns with the human circadian rhythm. >>> Here is the breakdown of why permanent DST is considered unhealthy based >>> on expert consensus: >>> Why Permanent DST is Considered Unhealthy: >>> >>> Circadian Mismatch ("Social Jetlag"): Our internal biological >>> clocks are set by sun exposure, not by the clock on the wall. Permanent >>> DST creates a permanent, one-hour gap between our internal body clock >>> and social clocks (school/work) during winter months, leading to chronic >>> sleep deprivation. >>> Darker Mornings, Lighter Evenings: DST shifts an hour of daylight >>>from the morning to the evening. Experts say morning light is critical >>> for waking up and regulating the body, while dark, cold mornings in >>> winter are detrimental to waking up, especially for teenagers and, if >>> not managed, children traveling to school. >>> Health Risks: Chronic disruption to the body clock from being on >>> the "wrong" time is associated with higher risks of serious health >>> issues, including obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and >>> cardiovascular issues. >>> Mental Health Impact: Permanent DST in winter can increase the >>> prevalence and severity of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) due to >>> darker mornings. >>> >>> Mayo Clinic Specific Findings: >>> >>> A recent Mayo Clinic study (2024) found that while the switch to >>> DST in the spring causes a slight, short-term increase in cardiovascular >>> events (heart attacks/strokes) on the following Monday and Friday, the >>> overall impact of the transition over the week was not clinically >>> significant. >>> However, Mayo Clinic specialists emphasize that consistent sleep >>> schedules are vital, and the abrupt, twice-yearly time changes are >>> generally disruptive to health, causing "social jetlag". >>> Other experts, rather than Mayo itself, have argued in journals >>> that permanent DST is worse than the current system, making the debate >>> centered on switching to permanent Standard Time instead. >>> >>> Conclusion: >>> While having long, bright summer evenings is popular, health experts >>> argue that from a biological perspective, permanent DST forces us to >>> live against our natural clocks, leading to worse sleep and higher >>> long-term health risks. >>> >>> >>> OOPS, sorry Doctor!!!! >> >> Hey! Sharx! Now you are on side! > >You betcha! I am reminded to THINK, then POST. Noe to get you to sign https://www.change.org/p/the-voters-of-alberta-make-the-alberta-canada-time-zone-permanent-mountain-standard-time-zone -- Member - Liberal International This is [email protected] Ici [email protected] Yahweh, King & country!Never Satan President Republic!Beware AntiChrist rising! Look at Psalms 14 and 53 on Atheism ; All I want to hear from Jesus is WEll Done Good and Faithful Servant.