Afghanistan, Nov. 4 -- A large-scale study found that exposure to light during sleep increases risks of heart failure, stroke, and artery disease by over 50%.
A major study published this week found that exposure to even moderate levels of light during sleep is associated with significantly increased risks of heart failure (up to 56%), stroke (28%) and other cardiovascular diseases (32%).
Researchers analysed data from over 88,000 UK Biobank participants aged around 62 on average, tracking light exposure via wrist sensors over a week and then following health outcomes for up to 9.5 years.
Lead author Dr. Daniel Windred said that the findings highlight how "light at night" may disrupt circadian rhythms, raise blood pressure, and contribut...