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The return to standard time is approaching, but when? On the night between Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th, clocks will be moved back one hour, from 3:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., and the clocks will change again after seven months of daylight saving time, returning between March 27th and 28th, 2027. Smartphones, tablets, and computers will automatically update with the time change, while analog clocks will need to be adjusted manually.
With the switch to daylight saving time, nights will be longer, days will seem shorter, and there will be more hours of darkness, with significant effects on our bodies.
The time change can also cause temporary symptoms such as drowsiness, irritability, and mild mood swings. "It's a sort of mini-jet lag," Luigi Ferini-Strambi, director of the Sleep Medicine Center at the IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital in Milan and full professor of Neurology at the Faculty of Psychology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, explained to Adnkronos Salute.
To find the right balance you can also start from the table.
Food can be a great ally in regaining balance after the time change. According to immunologist Mauro Minelli, professor of Clinical Nutrition at Lum 'Giuseppe Degennaro' University, "in this transitional scenario, pumpkin and orange-fleshed vegetables play a fundamental role thanks to their beta-carotene content, a valuable ally in protecting mucous membranes and strengthening epithelial barriers, the first to be challenged by the first temperature changes.
Alongside them, the structured return of legumes and whole grains guarantees a constant supply of slow-release energy and prebiotic fibres”.
For some people, it takes a few days to adjust to the new rhythm, as the days become shorter and the hours of darkness increase. The time change can also cause temporary disturbances such as drowsiness, irritability, and slight mood swings. "It's a sort of mini jet lag," Luigi Ferini-Strambi, director of the Sleep Medicine Center at the IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital in Milan and professor of Neurology at the Faculty of Psychology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, explained to Adnkronos Salute. To find the right balance, you can also start with food.
"In this transitional scenario, pumpkin and orange-fleshed vegetables play a crucial role thanks to their beta-carotene content, a valuable ally in protecting mucous membranes and strengthening epithelial barriers, the first to be challenged by the first temperature changes. Alongside these, the structured return of legumes and whole grains ensures a steady supply of slow-release energy and prebiotic fiber," advises immunologist Mauro Minelli, professor of Clinical Nutrition at Lum Giuseppe Degennaro University.
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