Here is a friendly reminder for you: Daylight saving time comes to an end this weekend.
Spring Forward, Fall Back! Early Sunday morning don't forget to turn back all of the clocks in your life.
This has been going on since 1918 when then-president Woodrow Wilson signed Daylight saving time in to law to help the World War I effort .
Sleep doctors say the end of Daylight saving time can put a strain on the bodys' clock, and can result in headaches, and worse. They are warning some people to beware of its' effect on your health.
While "springing forward" an hour seems to have the most effect on the body (both heart attacks and car accidents are known to spike the day after Daylight Saving begins ) "falling back" an hour can bring about seasonal distress disorder, migraines, and depression, so doctors advise having a plan for this weekend.
If you can, switch the clocks back during the daytime on the Saturday before Daylight Saving ends, suggests Dr. Shelby Harris of Montefiore Medical Center. Eating your meals and doing other daily activities at the 'new' time can help your body adjust.
So, Enjoy that extra hour of play or sleep, whichever suits your fancy!
While "springing forward" an hour seems to wreak the most havoc — both heart attacks and car accidents are known to spike the day after Daylight Saving begins — "falling back" comes with its own set of potential health hazards.
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