A regular on BBC Morning Live, Dr Xand Van Tulleken, has urged people to avoid doing one common habit – a routine that’s become even more prevalent now that people are working from home.Since the clocks changed on Saturday, this could be the cause of our tiredness, despite it being nice getting an extra hour in bed, it still messes with our bodies.
Dr Xand explained on BBC Morning Live this week that the clocks changing have affected the cells in our bodies, explaining: "All the cells in our body have what's called a circadian rhythm and that's regulated by lots of different things."But it means when we change the clocks, our body takes a little while to catch up.
We catch up about an hour a day, so within a couple of days, you should be ok. What we see in the autumn time change is that there is lower risk of heart attacks and stroke because you get more sleep and there's less strain on the body."We also reduce our risk of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) as well thanks to that extra bit of sunlight in the morning, reports the Express. "But it's still a disruption, so you may do more snacking and struggle with sleep", the doctor warns, adding that "it's not all straightforward." The expert says that there's many things you can do to feel normal again.
However avoiding a mid afternoon nap, especiallyif you work from home, should take priority. He says people should: The doctor says having a regular routine, one that involves a "bath or shower before bed" can help you fall asleep faster by raising your temperature, then lowering it.