Spring forward

Faith — We're just a few weeks away from the most dreaded Sunday in March – spring forward. Clocks move an hour forward, and we lose an hour of sleep. Daylight saving time is a nuisance. But it turns out it can also impact our health. In the days after DST, people are at a higher risk of stroke, heart attack, and depressive symptoms. Fatal traffic accidents increase by 6%. Philip says DST no longer serves a purpose, and is putting people at risk. Sign his petition to end daylight saving time for good. End Daylight Saving Time 6,164 have signed Philip Bernard's petition. Let's get to 7,500! Sign now with a click During the week after the shift to DST, research shows an associated rise in: Cardiovascular disease, with a 24% higher risk of heart attacks. Injuries, including a 6% spike in fatal car accidents. Stroke rate, which increases by 8%. Mental health and cognitive issues, with an 11% spike in depressive episodes. Digestive and immune-related diseases, such as colitis, which increase by 3% in females over age 60. Our internal clocks regulate processes including liver function, the immune system, and our body's physiology, which means any disruption can have significant effects. According to a 2008 U.S. Department of Energy report, the energy savings from switching between daylight saving time and standard time were negligible. Daylight saving time, therefore, no longer serves us any purpose. Sign now with a click Visit petition page At Change.org, we believe in the voice of everyday people. Is there something that you want to change? Start a petition today The person (or organization) who started this petition is not affiliated with Change.org. Change.org did not create this petition and is not responsible for the petition content. How useful was this email? 1 2 3 4 5 Not Useful Useful Unsubscribe from emails like this Unsubscribe from all Change.org emails Manage your email preferences · Privacy policy We'd love to hear from you! Contact us through our help center. Change.org · 548 Market St #29993, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401, USA