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Flip the Clock for Kids' Health | Huntsville News
A new bill in Congress, the “Sunshine for Our Kids Act,” aims to ditch daylight saving time entirely, making standard time permanent nationwide—bringing more morning light and less evening sun. Lawmakers argue the twice-yearly clock switch harms health, especially for teens, increasing risks for accidents, heart issues, and mood disorders. While a 1974 experiment failed due to public backlash, this proposal seeks to avoid that by letting states opt-in to daylight saving time if they choose. Currently, only Hawaii and most of Arizona stay on standard time year-round, while another bill pushes…
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