position statement published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine on Aug. 27.The AASM contended that a switch to permanent standard time would put a stop to what they called dangerous impacts that have been correlated to daylight saving time.RELATED: Push for permanent daylight saving time returns to Minnesota legislature“The position statement also cites evidence of increased risks of motor vehicle accidents, cardiovascular events, and mood disturbances following the annual ‘spring forward’ to daylight saving time,“ the statement continued.Other highlighted short-term negative impacts that daylight saving time has on human health included a range of ailments, like an increased risk of stroke, increased production of inflammatory.