byAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine

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Despite evidence that seasonal time changes lead toincreased health and safety risks, Americans will once again partake in the biannual occurrence on Sunday, Nov. 2, "falling back" to standard time.

The Coalition for Permanent Standard Time, along with its founding member, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, continues to advocate for the end of seasonal time changes in favor of enacting permanent standard time. WithGallup poll datashowing that the majority of Americans are not in favor of daylight saving time (54%), the coalition urges lawmakers to take action and finally put an end to the practice.

"By making standard time permanent, we can help Americans live healthier and more productive lives year-round," said Dr. Karin Johnson, sleep medicine physician and co-chair of the coalition's steering committee.

"When our schedules align with the timing of natural light, people benefit from brighter mornings, safer commutes to work and school, and improved sleep at night."

Permanent standard time would provide benefits for mental andphysical healthand well-being:

"Given the current administration's commitment to improving public health and naturally preventingchronic diseases, we have a great opportunity to make a change," said Dr. Johnson. "Decades of scientific evidence back our recommendation, and most Americans agree it's time to end daylight saving time. Now we need federal and state legislatures to act."

While the fall time change is often easier to manage than the spring transition, the Coalition for Permanent Standard Time encourages individuals to take steps to minimize any negative effects, including:

Provided by American Academy of Sleep Medicine