Unless you live in Hawaii or Arizona, there's a very good chance that you have have to adjust the clocks twice a year for Daylight Savings Time.
But while it seems like a small change, a report from CNN does a lot to illustrate why those two states and all but 70 countries throughout the world have done away with the practice.
Not only is that jolt to our circadian rhythm linked to a 6% increase of risk for fatal traffic accidents during the spring forward period of Daylight Savings Time, but the American Academy of Sleep Medicine also held it responsible for increasing cardiovascular health risks.
To address the issue, the academy has recommending abolishing Daylight Savings time in favor of the year-round standard time policies seen in Arizona and Hawaii. But since that hasn't happened yet, here's how you can help that spring forward feel less jarring.