Pros and Cons of Daylight Saving Time with Cheryl Hurd, M.D.
Cheryl Hurd, M.D., Professor and Psychiatry Clerkship Director at the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University explains the health benefits and drawbacks of Daylight Saving Time.
Is Daylight Savings Time a health benefit or a health hazard?
From a medical science perspective, Cheryl Hurd, M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist, says Daylight Saving Time is a major disruption to the body.
“Daylight saving time isn’t just a clock change—it’s a health hazard,” said Dr. Hurd, a professor at Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University. “That lost hour in spring disrupts circadian rhythms, raising risks for heart attacks, strokes, mood disorders and workplace accidents.”
In the new video series called “Explained in 60 Seconds.” Dr Hurd touches on the effects turning the clock backwards or forward has on teens, healthcare costs, workplace productivity, the economy, and saving energy.
The “Explained in 60 Seconds” video series features TCU faculty experts sharing their knowledge on popular topics. The video series was developed by TCU’s social media team which has won several social media awards including being ranked No. 3 nationally by Rival IQ in 2023 for a higher education institution for social media engagement.