JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This Sunday, clocks will jump back by an hour, as daylight saving time will officially end Sunday at 2 a.m.
While the switching of the clock may earn people an extra hour of sleep, Harvard Medical School and Johns Hopkins studies have found that daylight saving time can actually have some costly mental health effects.
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A survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine showed that 55 percent of Americans feel an extra sense of grogginess following the time change.
The shift in sleep schedules and tiredness can also destabilize your mood.
Harvard’s website said the earlier sunset can help the body get back to producing the sleep hormone melatonin at a normal time, making it easier to fall asleep at night.
To ensure a smoother transition, Harvard recommended adjusting your bedtime by 15 minutes in the days before daylight saving, taking afternoon naps, getting more exposure to light, and cutting back on caffeinated beverages.