Q&A: The science behind the fall time change

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When clocks fall back this weekend, we'll gain an hour—but does that necessarily mean better sleep? Hannah Peach, a sleep health expert at UNC Charlotte, explains how the change from daylight saving time back to standard time affects our internal body clocks, why the fall transition is easier on our bodies than the spring change and how shorter days can affect our well-being. She also explains…

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