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Published: March 04, 2024

Washington, here’s your wake-up call: Daylight saving time may impact your heart health

As much of the nation prepares to “spring forward,” the American Heart Association cites research that indicates the spring time change may negatively impact your heart and brain health
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Martin et. al. 2024 Heart disease and stroke statistics: a report of U.S. and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published online January 24, 2024. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001209

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