Re: RETRACTION and APOLOGY to the Doctor

At Thu, 5 Mar 2026 09:12:30 -0700, Sharx335 <[email protected]> wrote:

> 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
> 
> Signed, sealed, and sent!

I have a hard time believing that a 1-hour shift in routine will
throw off anyone's circadian.

I'm the kind of guy that goes to bed at 10pm as often as possible,
and when I do, I take Melatonin.

(Can you get Melatonin over-the-counter in Canada?)

-- 
Doc Hammerslack
] The demonic UFO fleet of Jehovah-1 is cursed to be eternally put 
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