How to Survive Daylight Saving Time
from The Wirecutter Show
by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell, Christine Cyr Clisset
Published: Tue Mar 04 2025
Show Notes
It’s time to turn the clocks forward – but don’t let Daylight Saving Time mess with your health. Here’s our best advice to overcome the time shift ahead.
Guest: podcast co-host Caira Blackwell
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Additional Reading:
- How to Survive Daylight Saving Time
- The Best Sunrise Alarm Clock of 2025
- The 4 Best Blackout Curtains of 2025
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