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Congress is considering doing away with daylight saving. How might that affect your heart?
By Scripps News Group at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent. The vote to pass the Sunshine Protection Act was 308 to 117.The bill is now on its way to the Senate. Passage means summer right now would stay as it is, with later sunrises and later sunsets. In winter, daylight w...
Key takeaway The vote to pass the Sunshine Protection Act was 308 to 117.
Why this matters in The Detroit
In Detroit , where residents already face significant health disparities, the potential shift to permanent daylight saving time could have notable implications for cardiovascular health. Cardiologist Dr. Jayne Morgan's comments highlight the complex relationship between daylight hours and heart health, with both positive and negative effects at play. On one hand, longer days may encourage Detroiters to engage in healthier behaviors, such as walking or outdoor activities, which could help mitigate the city's high rates of heart disease. On the other hand, the initial disruption to the body's natural rhythms could lead to an increase in heart attacks, particularly during the first week of the time change. As the Senate considers the Sunshine Protection Act, Detroit's lawmakers and health officials should carefully weigh these factors and consider the potential impact on the city's most vulnerable populations.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent. The vote to pass the Sunshine Protection Act was 308 to 117.The bill is now on its way to the Senate. Passage means summer right now would stay as it is, with later sunrises and later sunsets. In winter, daylight w...
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