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Do you really know? · Yesterday · 6 min

Is it best sleeping in total darkness?

Almost all kids are afraid of the dark, and sometimes that fear even lingers into adulthood. It's a shame really because, contrary to what you might think, darkness is actually not our enemy but a friend when it comes to drifting off to dreamland. Being exposed to light at night can have negative consequences on person’s health in the long-term. That’s according to a study by researchers at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in the United States. They published their findings in 2022, having discovered a correlation between exposure to light while sleeping and conditions like obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. What's the link between light and disease? How can I ensure I’m not at risk from light exposure at night? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 1/10/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Almost all kids are afraid of the dark, and sometimes that fear even lingers into adulthood. It's a shame really because, contrary to what you might think, darkness is actually not our enemy but a friend when it comes to drifting off to dreamland.

Being exposed to light at night can have negative consequences on person’s health in the long-term. That’s according to a study by researchers at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in the United States. They published their findings in 2022, having discovered a correlation between exposure to light while sleeping and conditions like obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes.

What's the link between light and disease? How can I ensure I’m not at risk from light exposure at night? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:

⁠⁠⁠What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date?⁠⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 1/10/23

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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