DAYTON, OHio — As Daylight Savings Time (DST) ends on November 1 and we gain an extra hour, health officials said the effects can take a toll on your sleep.
According to health officials at Kettering Health Network, DST can cause a disruption to your sleep cycle. Often allowing you to wake up earlier or having trouble falling asleep and even waking up in the middle of the night.
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Health officials say getting less than 7.5 hours of sleep and those who are early risers have trouble adjusting to the time change the most.
Sleep specialists recommend the following for getting a healthy night’s sleep:
· Gradually adjust your sleep schedule – Go to bed and wake up 15 minutes earlier than normal to help your body adjust
· Have bright light exposure while waking up in the morning to help retrain the body’s circadian rhythm
· Keep your bedroom cool and quiet
· Avoid caffeine and electronic devices and bright lights before going to sleep
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