Women have more problems with daylight saving time.
A poll in Germany showed women have more trouble adjusting to daylight saving time. Researchers say this is because of hormones and different body clocks. This raises concerns about women’s health.
A recent survey examined how people in Germany felt about the change to daylight saving time. Women reported greater difficulties, specifically with sleep problems and feeling irritable. Despite these issues, women still generally woke up at the same time as men. Many Germans want to stop changing the clock seasonally. The study highlighted a difference in how men and women are affected by this change.
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Highlights
Women Struggle More
A survey showed women in Germany have more problems with the time change.
Hormonal Reasons Cited
Researchers say hormones and rhythms cause women's difficulties.
Sleep Problems Reported
Women report increased sleep problems due to the time change.
Gendered Impact Highlighted
The survey shows a difference in how men and women react.
Public Support for Abolition
Many Germans want to stop changing the clock seasonally.