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Boomer

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2. You're dismissing a major body stressor

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #1)

Sat Mar 10, 2018, 08:34 AM

Mar 2018

Research shows that the shifts back and forth from DST are a major disruptor of the body's rhythms. The effects of this disruption takes weeks to assimilate, not just one day. Travel across time zones is disruptive, too. Not sure why you're so invested in scorning the impact of DST, but your attitude is not grounded in fact.

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Given that most people are chronically sleep deprived, often by choice PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2018 #1

You're dismissing a major body stressor Boomer Mar 2018 #2

It seems to me as though people make a huge big deal out PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2018 #3

Maybe you just haven't paid attention? Boomer Mar 2018 #4

I know as I get older my sleep pattern has most definitely changed. Javaman Mar 2018 #5

I'm right there with you NickB79 Mar 2018 #6

My excuse Delphinus Mar 2018 #7