Clocks spring forward on Sunday, spring 2 weeks away
Posted Mar 6, 2015 09:38:13 AM.
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The clocks spring forward to Daylight Saving Time this weekend, while the thermometer jumps to more spring-like temperatures.
Clocks move ahead one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday.
For many people, the time change means that they feel tired, but there are things you can do to help ease the transition:
- Before going to bed try to avoid spending time on electronic devices
- Don’t have a big meal or caffeine and avoid alcohol
- Don’t take a nap during the day
- Do some exercise
- Keep to your usual nighttime ritual
Sleep Country Canada’s Christine Magee said losing that hour of sleep can have a huge impact.
“As we talk about losing an hour of sleep, lots of folks do have a harder time, and the reality is because they’re not getting regular sleep to begin with, which is so important,” Magee said.
In terms of how much sleep we should be getting, the World Association of Sleep Medicine recommends between 7-9 hours of sleep. However, research shows a third are maybe getting five hours.
And one other thing to remember: this is also the time of year when you should change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
