Re: RETRACTION and APOLOGY to the Doctor

On 2026-03-06 6:48 p.m., The Doctor wrote:
> In article <20260306111127.665a0c51@z-z>, blank verse  <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 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!
>>
> 
> Are you from Alberta?

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