ARKANSAS, USA — As Arkansans prepare to set their clocks back one hour this weekend, the debate over whether to keep or scrap Daylight Saving Time is resurfacing — with state and national leaders weighing in on both sides.
Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, giving everyone an extra hour of sleep. But medical professionals say the seasonal shift can still take a toll on the body.
“Our body has a natural 24-hour cycle that we typically refer to as our circadian rhythm, and it affects our sleep-wake cycle, our hormones, which then affect our behavior and mood throughout the day,” said Ashton Ferrell, a family nurse practitioner with Baptist Health…