Waking Up from a Sleep Hangover: The Struggle is Real

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​Waking Up from a Sleep Hangover: The Struggle is Real​

Published on March 12, 2026

The Akron Podcast dives into the post-daylight saving time struggle we all love to loathe—the infamous sleep hangover. We chat about how, apparently, the lost hour of sleep is not just a figment of our imaginations. Professor Jessica Farrell, a researcher at Northeast Ohio Medical University, enlightens us on how this biannual time shift messes with our circadian rhythms, leading to all sorts of delightful consequences like sleepiness and, oh joy, increased health risks. Who knew that losing an hour could lead to heart attacks and strokes? It's all fun and games until someone forgets their coffee.

Akron Happenings

We also discuss some local happenings, including new restaurant openings that promise to bring a little joy to our sleep-deprived lives, and the Maple Sugar Festival that’s sweetening up Hale Farm and Village. Because nothing says spring like pancakes and syrup straight from the tree. Let's be honest, it’s really just an excuse to eat breakfast all day.

Towers at Summit Ridge

Moving on from our sleepy musings, we tackle some serious issues at the Towers at Summit Ridge where residents are facing a slew of maintenance nightmares. From cockroach infestations to weeks without hot water, the tenants have had quite the time. It’s comforting to know that city officials are stepping in, trying to fix the mess left by property management. It's about time someone held them accountable, right?

Blossom Schedule Released

And just when you thought things couldn’t get worse, we round off with a look at the upcoming events at Blossom, where I struggle to remember if Cudi is a rapper or a brand of yogurt. Spoiler alert: I still don’t know, but I’m sure it’ll be a blast. So, grab your coffee, and let’s get through this together, one sarcastic comment at a time.

Takeaways:

1. 
   Daylight saving time really messes with our internal clocks, causing that lovely sleep hangover effect.


2. 
   Research suggests that many people never recover from the sleep lost during time changes.


3. 
   The shift to daylight saving time can lead to serious health risks like heart attacks and strokes.


4. 
   New restaurants in Akron are adding diverse dining options, making casual dining fun again.


5. 
   Hale Farm's Maple Sugar Festival celebrates local traditions and offers pancakes—who doesn't want that?


6. 
   The Towers at Summit Ridge have some serious maintenance issues; let's hope they get resolved soon.

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