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This weekend, many countries will turn their clocks back one hour to winter time. A published analysis of the health effects of daylight saving time indicates that permanent standard time is better for biological clocks, sleep and mood, because it preserves morning light in winter.
Shahnoza ErgashevaCardiologist Marcos Cairo, in a conversation with the Brazilian outlet Metropoles, advised drinking coffee no later than six to eight hours before sleep. The half-life of caffeine averages five to six hours, so an evening cup can impair falling asleep and sleep quality. The doctor emphasized that the recommendation is a guideline, since the effect depends on the dose and individual characteristics.
Sevara AzamovaA survey by Spokoino.me and Sensia by Fresh Bar: 47% of Russians want to sleep more in autumn, 43% report feeling worse, and the main cause cited is the shorter daylight hours. At the same time, only 14% monitor their health indicators, and just 24% engage in burnout prevention.
Sevara AzamovaResearchers in a paper in the Journal of Sleep Research warn of a 'perfect storm' of factors degrading sleep in Europe: warming, the digital environment, shift work, disinformation and an always-on culture. The authors call for systemic measures at the level of policy, healthcare and urban planning, not just individual efforts.
Javlon Tursunov
