{"id":10994,"date":"2025-03-04T12:00:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T12:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=10994"},"modified":"2025-03-04T22:58:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T22:58:28","slug":"dont-let-daylight-saving-time-steal-your-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2025\/03\/04\/dont-let-daylight-saving-time-steal-your-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Let Daylight Saving Time Steal Your Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Are you dreading the lost hour of sleep this weekend? While \u201cspringing forward\u201d for daylight saving time can leave you feeling groggy, the good news is that longer daylight hours can boost mood, energy, and vitamin D levels.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe best sleep routine is to be consistent with sleep and wake times.\u201d says <\/span>Thomas Grookett, MD, FCCP<\/span><\/a>, a board-certified sleep medicine physician at Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. \u201c Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule can help mitigate the effects of the time change –but you\u2019ll have to make some adjustments.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Sleep Matters\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults need seven to nine hours of sleep a night to support immunity, metabolism, and cognitive health. Poor sleep increases the risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and mental health issues like anxiety and depression.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“While we often focus on the ailments caused by poor sleep, it’s important to note that quality sleep can improve concentration and mood, and even support weight management and immune function,” Dr. Grookett says.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Common Sleep Disruptions and Solutions\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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