The hidden risk to your heart from sleeping in low light
Researchers have found that exposure to light during sleep, even in small amounts, may affect how heart muscles are shaped and function. This change could increase someone's risk of developing heart disease later on. The study suggests that controlling light levels while sleeping might be important for heart health.
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2 developments- Sep 9The hidden risk to your heart from sleeping in low light
- Sep 10Too much light during nighttime sleep may damage the heart
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3 viewpointsThis common sleep habit could be changing the shape of your heart—for the worse
Heart damage may occur from getting too much light at night while we sleep, study finds
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