We just turned the calendar to a new month and many are looking forward to turning the clock ahead later this month.
But new research says daylight saving time transitions may be tied to an increased risk of a common type of stroke.
Looking at over a decade of stroke data, researchers in Finland saw an 8 percent increase in strokes during the first two days after a daylight saving time transition. After two days, there was no difference in stroke risks.
Officials say the study further emphasizes the importance of sleep disturbances as a risk factor for stroke.
Clocks will “spring forward” for Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 13.
