KGNW recently asked Dr. Fahmi Farah to come on the air 🎙 in Seattle, WA to discuss the impact of Daylight Saving Time on the body's circadian rhythm and overall health. Dr. Farah, a medical expert cardiologist, explained that losing even just an hour of sleep can increase inflammation in the body and exacerbate risk factors for cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. She also mentioned that those in areas where it gets dark early are more heavily impacted, leading to seasonal depression among sensitive individuals.

To counteract these effects, Dr. Farah suggested gradually introducing the time change into your routine by going to bed a little bit earlier or later leading up to the actual change. Additionally, she gave tips for better sleep hygiene such as setting a regular bedtime, minimizing screen time before bed, and relaxing with activities such as taking a shower or listening to soothing music.

Finally, in response to a question about hunger and eating habits, Dr. Farah advised snacking on healthy foods such as carrot sticks and celery sticks. As Daylight Saving Time occurs twice a year, it is important to prepare the body to alleviate its disruptions.