When the time changes, your body's internal clock – or circadian rhythm – has to adjust, too. Although it seems like it's just an hour, the way the daylight changes, how your sleep schedule might shift and more can affect both your physical health and your mood. If you started adjusting your sleep schedule to start a little bit later before the time change, you might feel the effects less. But, for many people who go cold turkey into a new time schedule, there can be a feeling like jet lag or grogginess as the body adjusts.
There are some ways to help rebalance your internal clocks as you exit daylight saving time. Dr. Oz shared some strategies with TODAY using diet changes, lighting adjustments and even temperature controls to help you ease into the season's new normal as you "fall back." |
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