How to prep for daylight savings

To prepare for daylight savings time, it's crucial to understand and adjust your body's internal clock. Here are some helpful tips from Andrew Huberman:

1. Morning Light Exposure: Getting exposure to natural sunlight in the morning is one of the most powerful ways to regulate your sleep-wake cycle. If you wake up before sunrise, use bright artificial lights until you can get some sunlight exposure 1.

2. Exercise Timing: Exercising can help shift your circadian clock. To prepare for waking up earlier, exercise in the four hours after your temperature minimum (the time of night when your body's temperature is lowest) 2.

3. Meal Timing: Eating meals aligned with the schedule of your destination can also help adjust your internal clock, whether you are changing time zones or preparing for daylight savings 2.

4. Bright Light Therapy: In cases where natural sunlight isn't available (e.g., in the fall and winter), using a bright light source, even a 900 lux drawing tablet, in the morning can help offset the effects of shorter days and help adjust your sleep schedule a couple of days before the change 3.

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     Morning Light Benefits

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     Shift Your Circadian Clock

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     Bright Light Therapy

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     Sleep and Health Risks

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Daylight savings changes impact cardiovascular health and other areas, so preparing appropriately by adjusting these environmental cues can help mitigate the negative effects associated with sleep loss, such as increased heart attack risk and reduced overall well-being 4.