Some of the side effects include lower cognitive performance, anxiety during social interactions, memory struggles, and learning deficiencies.
Decrease in Heart Attack or Stroke
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death for African Americans.
Unfortunately, a 2014 study showed that losing one hour of sleep can increase the risk of heart attack by 25%. The good news is that the risk of heart attack goes down by 21% when the clock falls back an hour.
Similar results have been revealed when assessing the risk of stroke and disruption in sleep patterns.
A 2016 American Academy of Neurology preliminary study showed that gaining or losing an hour of sleep could disrupt a person’s internal body clock and increase the risk of stroke.
Other Health Impacts to Be Aware Of When Setting Clocks Back
Various studies have shown the impact that setting the clock back or forward can have on car crashes.
When you account for volume and driving activity, studies show no significant effect on DST ending.