Do you find yourself feeling more tired once the clocks spring forward for Daylight Saving Time( DST)? Well, you’ re not alone. Although losing an hour the night of DST may seem insignificant, examining the sleep patterns of global Samsung Health users from the US, Canada and more than 40 European countries reveals a ripple effect that causes weeks-long disruptions to sleep patterns, hitting younger age groups the hardest.

DST takes a toll on sleep, with younger generations most disrupted

When looking into how much of an impact DST has on people the morning after, one thing is clear, everyone’ s sleep patterns are thrown off. In fact, people spent a little too much time counting sheep the night of the time change, falling asleep 33 minutes later than the previous night, waking up 19 minutes earlier. While losing sleep isn’ t easy at any age, those in their 20s likely felt it the most thanks to an extremely late bedtime and a seeming inability to sleep in.

Moreover, Sleep Score – calculated based on an evaluation of a users’ total sleep time, awake time, sleep cycle, plus physical and mental recovery – was at the worst level for weeks after DST – and again, people in their 20s appeared to be most affected. When examining in the seven-day Sleep Score average, the 20s age group demonstrated the slowest score recovery rate, while older age groups adapted much quicker. By the third week, Sleep Score for all age groups were still not stable as normal, showing fluctuations in the quality of a good night’ s rest.

Useful tips to help you get a good night’ s sleep and a quicker recovery

The transition into DST clearly affects the sleep patterns of all age groups long after the clocks change, but for younger generations, prioritising sleep management during this time couldn’ t be more important. In recognition of World Sleep Day, Samsung is sharing useful tips that make understanding your sleep patterns and habits as seamless and effortless as possible for a better night’ s rest.

Creating an ideal sleep environment is critical to a good night’ s sleep.

Later this month, Samsung Health app update will make this possible by

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