BrilliantPace7459 t1_jbmdeau wrote on March 10, 2023 at 1:54 AM

Why do we change our time twice a year anyways? What's the benefit of keeping one time yearround?

AbbyStrangMD OP t1_jbmf2rd wrote on March 10, 2023 at 2:08 AM

Great questions, BrilliantPace7459. Since 1966, all states in the U.S. were standardized to change clocks twice yearly to maintain consistency. The science is clear that Daylight Saving Time has a negative impact on our health because it is misaligned with our body’s natural circadian rhythm. Changing clocks and especially “springing forward” has many health risks including increased risk of motor vehicle accidents, cardiovascular accidents, stroke, and medical errors. For this reason, the AASM advocates for permanent standard time.

BrilliantPace7459 t1_jbmfwhs wrote on March 10, 2023 at 2:15 AM

I didnt know that,thank you! Doesn't Arizona not change their time though? Why is that

SomnumBene t1_jbmgnhe wrote on March 10, 2023 at 2:21 AM

Back in '66, there was an opt-out opportunity built in to the law. Hawaii is also on pST, for example. Aloha!