Why it's time to eliminate daylight savings time, according to a neurologist

Nearly 40% of adults get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep per night.
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Turning the clock forward in the spring eliminates an extra hour of sleep that is critical to our overall health and wellness, says neurologist Michael S. Jaffee.
Sleep shortages can result in negative chronic health conditions — including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, and depression — and damage a child's developing brain. 
Experts who advocate to end dayli