Stanford Study Links Daylight Saving Shifts to Millions of US Health Cases Annually

Daylight saving time (DST) continues to spark debate for its biological and social impacts, with Indigenous perspectives emphasizing natural cycles of rest and activity, contrasting the capitalist mindset that enforces uniform work hours year-round (Article 1). Authorities advise using the clock change as a prompt to test and replace smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to enhance home safety (Article 2). The abrupt shift in time can disrupt dogs' internal rhythms, causing anxiety and behavioral issues, with experts recommending gradual schedule adjustments to ease pets' transitions (Article 3). Research from Stanford highlights serious health risks linked to biannual clock changes, including spikes in heart attacks and obesity, advocating for eliminating DST switches to improve public health (Article 4). Additionally, the extension of DST has unintentionally contributed to voter suppression by pushing election days into darker hours, potentially depressing turnout and influencing election outcomes (Article 5). Together, these insights reveal that the impacts of DST extend beyond mere inconvenience, affecting ecological balance, health, safety, animal well-being, and democratic participation.