Seema Khosla, MD

Practices sleep medicine in Fargo, North Dakota.

Articles

The Case for Permanent Standard Time: Clinical and Public Health Implications

Isabella Ciccone, MPH;Jennifer Martin, PhD;Karin Johnson, MD, FAASM;Seema Khosla, MD

March 17th 2025

Experts in sleep medicine discuss the detrimental effects of daylight saving time on sleep, health, and public safety, advocating for the adoption of permanent standard time. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The Health and Productivity Impacts of Time Changes in Different Populations

Isabella Ciccone, MPH;Jennifer Martin, PhD;Karin Johnson, MD, FAASM;Seema Khosla, MD

March 16th 2025

Experts discussed the negative health and societal effects of daylight saving time, advocating for a permanent switch to standard time to improve sleep, well-being, and productivity. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

Vulnerable Populations and the Impact of Time Changes on Sleep Disruption

Isabella Ciccone, MPH;Jennifer Martin, PhD;Karin Johnson, MD, FAASM;Seema Khosla, MD

March 15th 2025

Experts discussed the biological misalignment caused by daylight saving time, emphasizing its negative effects on sleep, particularly in adolescents, and advocating for a shift to standard time to better align with natural circadian rhythms. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

Daylight Saving Time and Sleep: Are Fatigue and Insomnia on the Rise?

Isabella Ciccone, MPH;Jennifer Martin, PhD;Karin Johnson, MD, FAASM;Seema Khosla, MD

March 14th 2025

Experts discussed the effects of daylight saving time on sleep patterns, cognitive function, mood, and overall health, highlighting challenges and adaptation strategies. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The Impact of Daylight Saving Time on Sleep Disorders: Challenges for Patients With Insomnia and Circadian Rhythm Disruptions

Isabella Ciccone, MPH;Jennifer Martin, PhD;Karin Johnson, MD, FAASM;Seema Khosla, MD

March 14th 2025

Experts discussed how daylight saving time affects sleep patterns, particularly in individuals with insomnia and other sleep disorders, highlighting the challenges of adaptation and the risks of chronic sleep loss. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]