Friday 23 December 2016

Harmful Effects Of Dim Light During Sleep

Harmful Effects Of Dim Light During Sleep


 For those who need some form of light when sleeping, it is worth considering the dangers.
  • Exposure to very dim light during sleep — even if it does not noticeably impair your sleep — may affect your brain function and cognition during the day
  • Sleeping under 10 lux light conditions decreased activation in a brain region involved in response inhibition, attentional control and the detection of relevant cues when performing a task the following day
  • Animal research found that nighttime exposure to 5 lux for three weeks in a row produced depression-like symptoms and impaired cognition

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