Spring Forward:tips For Avoiding Sleep Loss Because Of Daylight Savings Change

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Daylight Savings Time or moving our clocks ahead one hour is now upon most Americans. Interrupted sleep caused by primary snoring is really a year-round issue, but Daylight Savings Time really drives home the impact of lost sleep. Michael J. Breus, PhD, a leading sleep specialist certified in clinical sleep disorders and author of Beauty Sleep, shared some easy-to-follow methods for coping with the transition to one less hour of sleep.

Daylight Savings Time certainly has benefits, but it is not without downsides for those who are already sleep deprived, said Dr. Breus. Many people are surprised to learn that the highest incidences of traffic accidents occur the Monday following the time shift, because people are too tired to concentrate fully on the task of driving.

According to Dr. Breus, the following tips can help ease the transition to Daylight Savings Time and help combat sleep deprivation that may occur during this time of year:

Alarm Yourself

Most people use alarm clocks to wake up. At least two days prior to the time change, begin setting the bedside alarm clock for a turn in time that ...
... is between 15 and 30 minutes earlier than you usually go to sleep. In addition, plan to set the wake up time 15 minutes earlier to make it easier for your body to adjust to the new schedule.

Enforce a Family Curfew

Children require more sleep than adults and are more sensitive to loss of sleep. To avoid dealing with groggy or irritable children preparing for school that first week, parents may want to consider putting kids to bed 30-45 minutes earlier starting the Friday night before the time change.

Commute Astutely: Avoid the Morning Rush

Because so many traffic accidents happen the first few days following the time change, see if your boss will let you telecommute for the first few hours of the day or arrive later so that you can commute after the morning rush. You'll be better rested so making up the extra hour or two will be easier and safer.

Silence is Golden

It is well known that sleeping next to a snoring bed partner, animal or child can cause people to lose about an hour of sleep each evening. Coupling this sleep loss with that of Daylight Savings Time means even more sleep loss. Consider appropriate alternatives to reducing noise in your bedroom, such as Brez, the anti snoring solution.

Hang Out With Your Pillow

A good night's sleep begins with a good pillow. Replace your pillow once a year. Daylight Savings Time is a good reminder to ensure your pillow is adequate. Try this: hang your existing pillow over your arm. If it hangs there limply like a saddle on either side it's time to replace it because the support is gone.

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