THE ISSUE
Daylight saving time began over the weekend. Most of the United States, including Pennsylvania, lost an hour of sleep by âspringing forwardâ at 2 a.m. Sunday. With the change, winterâs lesser amount of daylight lasts longer into the evening, but the sun takes an hour longer to emerge in the morning. Standard time returns Nov. 7.
Republican state Sen. Scott Martin, of Martic Township, wants to make daylight saving time permanent. Enough with the twice-a-year clock-changing, he believes.
If youâre feeling a bit groggy and cheated of a precious hour of weekend sleep, you probably agree. We certainly do.
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Having dementia can increase the likelihood of developing COVID-19, but research has indicated that people with vascular dementia and African Americans with dementia are more likely to develop severe cases of the disease.
Editor’s note: The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Today’s piece is by Michael S. Jaffee and Steven DeKosky, of the University of Florida.
(THE CONVERSATION) New research is shedding light on how dementia can increase people’s risk for developing COVID-19, particularly among two groups: African Americans and people with vascular dementia.
Sticking permanently with standard time might be a better way. Our daily schedules would align with our natural circadian clock and minimize health risks.
Suite Dreams Package at Hotel ELEO Includes Breakfast, Valet Parking, Suite Accommodations and Sleep Tips
Sleep Tips by UF Health Neurologist Dr. Michael Jaffee
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GAINESVILLE, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Hotel ELEO at the University of Florida, a 173-room boutique hotel nestled on the college campus, has announced a Suite Dreams package. Available all year, the Suite Dreams package includes a $30 breakfast credit, valet parking, a late 1 p.m. checkout, suite accommodations (complete with dreamy amenities, including white noise machines, L Occitane aromatherapy shower cubes and robes), and sleep tips by UF Health neurologist Dr. Michael Jaffee, a sleep medicine specialist at the UF Health Sleep Disorders Center. The package can be booked by using the code