5 tips to help you reset after the daylight saving time change
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This story was originally published on March 20, 2019, and has been updated.
Daylight saving time officially ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 2. And while many rejoice over the extra hour of sleep that comes with "falling back," messing with our body clock takes a toll. In fact, the shift in your body's sleep-wake cycle can disrupt your sleep for several days.
Being underslept has a long list of downsides. The evidence has piled up. Without adequate sleep, we set ourselves up for increased risk of anxiety, depression, weight gain, even dementia.
So if you're trying to adjust to the time change or are just ready to change your sleeping habits overall, what can you do?
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It turns out, nighttime rituals can take you only so far. Getting good sleep is very much dependent on your daytime routines, beginning the moment you wake up.
So in addition to committing eight hours to your bed each night, here are five things you can do during the day to sleep better tonight.
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