(CNN) Even dim light can disrupt sleep, raising the risk of serious health issues in older adults, a new study found. "People should do their best to avoid or minimize the amount of light they are exposed to during sleep," she added. published earlier this yearby Zee and her team examined the role of light in sleep for healthy adults in their 20s. The dim light entered the eyelids and disrupted sleep in the young adults despite the fact that participants slept with their eyes closed, Zee said. What to doStrategies for reducing light levels at night include positioning your bed away from windows or using light-blocking window shades.

Source: CNN June 23, 2022 02:30 UTC