Daylight Saving Time May Affect Your Health [VIDEO]

This Sunday morning the hour you lost last Spring will be returned when we all "Fall Back" for Daylight Saving Time. Aside from messing up your schedule, how does falling back affect your health and mood?

For those nine-to-fivers out there, one of the problems with falling back involves the fact you won't see the sun for the next few months. There's nothing like getting off work at 5 p.m. and needing a flashlight to find your car.

It seems as if most everyone suffers a wicked case of the blues when this time of year rolls around. When your circadian rhythms get thrown out the window, what can you do to battle a case of the grumps?

According to CNN, Dr. Ilene Rosen, who serves on the board of directors for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, says, "The time change is kind of a society-imposed jet lag."

Greatist.com suggest 'falling back' means we will see fewer daylight hours, potentially resulting in some people experiencing seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

With this being said, what can we all do to combat the effects of Daylight Savings Time?

According to TheDenverChannel.com, the following five steps will help reduce the effects:

• Wake up at the normal time on Sunday
• Eat well and exercise
• Get a good night's sleep on Sunday
• Try a low dose of Melatonin
• Know that your body will adjust

In reality, it's just one hour, and your body will adjust. For those trying to capture an extra hour of sleep with the bonus 60 minutes you'll earn this Sunday, you might be wise not to count on it. Chances are your rhythms will stay constant, and you'll wake up at the normal time.

Remember, fall back one hour this Sunday morning, November 1, 2015, and use this as a chance to replace the batteries in you smoke detectors. While you're at it, don't forget to replace your batteries, and stay sharp after the time change with these few helpful suggestions.