Manitobans got an extra hour of sleep last night - as the clocks fell back to standard time. But many say Daylight Saving Time causes more trouble than its worth. Global's Katherine Dornian has moreOn Sunday the clocks went back for most of Canada, meaning people could get an extra hour of sleep but for many, it wasn’t worth it.
If people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep over the next few days, Sleep Expert Diana McMillan says they’re not alone. McMillan says people’s bodies follow circadian rhythms linked to light, temperature, and routine. So even in the fall when everyone gains an hour, that interruption can throw off those rhythms.“It’s hard when you have to wake and it’s still dark, and you need to wake up at a different time – or getting out of work a little bit late,” says Hammer Rojas of Winnipeg.
“This year I appreciated it, I needed the extra hour of sleep, but I think in general it’s kind of useless. I know the stats are out there, like more car accidents the next day,” says Winnipegger Laura Chan.1 in 3 Canadians are living in households with financial difficulties: StatCan
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