It's the big debate in Quebec right now: should the time change be abolished? Indeed, that's what the provincial government is considering. But, it's all still in the idea stage, and nothing is certain. However, if there's one thing that is certain, it's that the time change can have adverse effects on people's health. While the degree varies according to individuals and age groups, with at-risk individuals more affected, there is an increase in heart attacks, suicides and road accidents, as well as worsening insomnia and other disorders in the days following the time change.
So the question becomes: how can we prepare for the time change and mitigate its effects? Dr. Maude Bouchard, neuropsychologist and Director of Research and Development at HALEO, shares her advice in the latest article in La Presse. Among her favorites are relaxation, disconnection and the simple act of removing clocks from the bedroom.
