Daylight saving time concludes across the United States this weekend

Clocks fall back this weekend across the United States, ending daylight saving time.

Daylight saving time comes to an end this weekend across the United States. Clocks will turn back one hour, giving Americans an additional hour of rest. Medical experts recommend easing into the transition to help maintain sleep schedules and avoid strain on cardiovascular health.

• Health impactSudden schedule shifts can disturb internal circadian rhythms and temporarily affect heart function even when gaining sleep.
• Transition strategyPhysicians recommend modifying bedtime by small increments in advance to minimize physical fatigue.