An article published by Hindustan Times highlights research linking nighttime light exposure to changes in heart structure and function. The study, published in the European Heart Journal, examined 11,071 participants and found that greater exposure to light at night was associated with increased left ventricular mass and wall thickness, along with reduced cardiac function. Dr. (Col.) Anil Dhall, Head of Cardiology at Shalby International Hospital, Gurugram, explains that artificial light from televisions, lamps and other sources may disrupt the body’s natural sleep cycle. The article emphasizes the importance of maintaining a dark sleeping environment, limiting screen exposure before bedtime and using a sleep timer instead of leaving the television on throughout the night.
