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Sunrise Shifts and Sleep Science | Des Moines News

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The House just passed the Sunshine Protection Act, aiming to make Daylight Saving Time permanent—meaning no more clock switches. While this could push sunrises past 8:30 AM and sunsets to 5:30 PM in winter, experts warn it might disrupt natural sleep cycles. Sleep doctors say our bodies rely on sunlight cues, but consistency in bedtime and wake-up time matters more than ever. Though later sunrises may make morning commutes darker, the real impact on sleep health is still uncertain. The bill now heads to the Senate, where its fate remains unclear after last year’s stalled effort. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab796a9fc794b17e

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