05/29/2026
Time to shine a light on risk factors for heart disease. ❤️
New research has found that night light exposure increases the risk of heart disease.
Even when factoring in other risk factors like physical activity, smoking, alcohol, diet, and sleep duration, exposure to light still increases the risk!
So put away your phone, turn off the TV and the lights, and make sure you have dark curtains to create a dark sleeping environment. 💡
Call our office or book an appointment to learn more about improving your overall health!
Source: Windred DP, et al. JAMA networkopen. October 2025.