Re: RETRACTION and APOLOGY to the Doctor

On 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!

+1!