Re: RETRACTION and APOLOGY to the Doctor

On 2026-03-05 6:48 a.m., The Doctor wrote:
> 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

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