Dr. announced. Giorgi Sabigo, an internist, how light affects health during sleep.
In an interview with Radio “Sputnik”, the doctor indicated that sometimes a person is advised to turn on bright lights at night to combat early drowsiness, and one is advised to abandon the use of white or blue light in the room light. to fall asleep quickly.
According to him, even small light sources, such as TV screens or laptops, have an impact on sleep quality.
He said: “Lighting certainly affects the quality of sleep. Excessive light reduces the quality of sleep. Its effect is similar to the effect of changing a time belt or working at night. If this change occurs constantly, it interferes with changing sleep and wakefulness, leading to a slight but noticeable increased risk of cardiovascular disease, inflammation, and even type 2 diabetes and cancer. The World Health Organization declared 15 years ago that night shifts can be carcinogenic ”.
And he added, but how long must a person sleep in a bright place for its negative consequences to appear?
He says: “It really appears in a sleep-wake cycle. When we sit before bed in front of a bright light source, we have a hard time falling asleep and waking up later than usual the next day. the negative effect on blood sugar levels or heart disease, this effect appears after months or years. ”
Plus, there are those who refuse night lighting. This is also not true.
He said: “The talk is about the elderly, because their rejection of night lighting is detrimental to their health, because lighting can protect them from falls, fractures, and even psychological illnesses. . ”
Source: RIA Novosti
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