US EditionNew Study Finds That Even Dim Light While You're Sleeping Might Be Bad for Your Heart
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New Study Finds That Even Dim Light While You're Sleeping Might Be Bad for Your Heart
Grab your sleep mask and blackout curtains!Alexandr Kolesnikov/Getty ImagesYou probably already know that screen time and light exposure can make it harder to fall asleep. But you may want to invest in a sleep mask or blackout curtains to help keep light out when you're sleeping—as a new study shines a light on the connection between potentially serious heart health issues and sleeping in a light-filled room.Related: 11 Habits Good Sleepers Have…
It has long been known that turning off the lights at night promotes restful sleep, but a new study suggests that it may have another important benefit.
Light Exposure at Night May Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease, New Study Warns
Consider blackout curtains or a sleep mask.Kwanchai_Khammuean / Getty ImagesKey PointsA large study of nearly 89,000 participants found that higher exposure to light at night is linked to a significantly greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, including up to a 56 percent higher risk of heart failure and a 32 percent higher risk of atrial fibrillation.The link between nighttime light exposure and poor heart health persisted even after accountin…
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