lood pressure, inflammation, blood clotting, blood sugar, cholesterol and blood vessels, Mosca said. She suggested that anxiety from changes in routine may also be a factor, in addition to loss of sleep.
Dr. Ronald Chervin, director of the University of Michigan’s Sleep Disorders Center, said this is a “sleep-deprived society,” and he advises taking advantage of Sunday’s time change and getting an extra hour of sleep.
In the spring, he suggests gradually adjusting to the one-hour loss by going to bed and getting up 15 minutes earlier for a few days before the time change.
“We spend a third of our lives sleeping and people forget how much effect it has on overall health,” he said.
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