Too much light at night may quietly reshape your heart

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: ScienceDaily

What happened

Nighttime light exposure was linked to thicker, stiffer heart chambers and early signs of reduced heart function in a study of more than 11,000 people.

The findings suggest that keeping bedrooms darker could be an overlooked strategy for protecting the heart.

Key facts

  • Nighttime light exposure was linked to thicker, stiffer heart chambers and early signs of reduced heart function in a study of more than 11,000 people.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:33:38 UTC.

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