As Wisconsin prepares to “fall back” for daylight saving time on Sunday, Nov. 1, Dr. María Mora Pinzón, assistant professor of medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and WAI implementation science leader, joined Telemundo Wisconsin to discuss how the seasonal clock change can affect sleep and daily routines.

During the interview, Dr. Mora Pinzón shared practical strategies to help people adjust more smoothly, including maintaining consistent sleep habits and taking steps to support overall well-being during the transition to shorter days and longer nights. Her suggestions include: 

• Maintain a regular sleep schedule.
• Get exposure to natural daylight.
• Avoid caffeine before bedtime.
• Go to bed 10 to 15 minutes later each night for several days before the time change.
• Wake up 10 to 15 minutes later each morning.

“Don’t forget to change your watches this weekend” aired on Telemundo Wisconsin Oct. 26, 2026