The Dhaka Times Desk At night, many people cannot sleep without a soft light. But if you have a habit of sleeping with the light on, change it now, otherwise you may get into trouble.
Many people have the habit of sleeping in dark rooms at night. Also, if someone does not turn on light blue or green magic light without making it completely dark, they do not want to fall asleep. But do you know that keeping the light on while sleeping can harm our body? This light is not only related to the light in the house, but also the light from the TV or laptop can have an adverse effect on our health.
Experts say that sleeping in such light all night can have adverse effects on our body. Researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago think that sleeping under such light in our body also increases the level of glucose. Again, this can disrupt the metabolism. It can even increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes. A survey was conducted in 2022, some people slept with lights on, and some people slept in dark rooms. Those who slept with the light on had a greater effect on their metabolism and heart. Find out what harm can be caused by sleeping with the lights on at night.
A study on women found that those who slept with the TV or lights on had a higher risk of obesity than others.
May cause depression
Sleeping with lights on at night can also increase the risk of depression. Not only that, the blue light emitted from electronic devices also has a bad effect on your mood. Light is mainly related to lack of sleep, which can also cause mood swings and irritability.
Blood sugar levels may also increase
It has been shown that prolonged exposure to light during sleep at night also increases blood sugar levels. Increases risk of insulin resistance and diabetes.
Increases the risk of heart disease
Light also disrupts the body clock, which also causes biomechanical changes. Due to which there is a risk of high blood pressure, heart disease in the long run. If you can't sleep without light, you can turn on a red bulb instead of a normal light. In fact, red bulbs do not have the same detrimental effect on melatonin production as other colored bulbs. Source: This time.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# try to stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer cloth mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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