The Bad Habit Robbing YEARS from Your Life
I often get eye-rolls when I stress just how essential lifestyle factors like light reducing pollution and grounding are good for health.
But new research continually proves that I’ve been right all along.
Today, a critical new study shows that something I’ve warned you about for YEARS is tied to a 34 percent increased risk of dying early.
This study analyzed data from more than 90,000 people and over 13 million hours of information.
After collecting eight years of numbers and statistics, the researchers identified a single factor that increased the risk of dying during the study period by 21 to 34 percent.
Can you guess what it is?
If you said nighttime light exposure, you’re right!
The opposite proved true as well. Folks exposed to more sunlight had a 17 to 34 percent decreased risk of dying during the study period.
What does light have to do with mortality?
It all comes down to your circadian rhythm.
Daytime light exposure and darkness at night help set your body’s internal clock. But when you’re exposed to too much blue light at night, your internal clock gets thrown off.
Most of your body’s functions are governed by this clock.
When your circadian rhythm is off balance, it can contribute to…
- cardiovascular issues,
- mood disorders,
- immune system dysregulation,
- neurological issues,
- and even cancer.
Unsurprisingly, the study also found that the people who were exposed to more light at night were more likely to experience health issues like diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and brain issues.
So, it’s clear how that could put you on the path to an early death.
When you limit light exposure in the evening, you’ll sleep better, and your body will function better… and you could live longer, too.
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SOURCE:
Windred, D. P., Burns, A. C., Lane, J. M., et al., (2024). Brighter nights and darker days predict higher mortality risk: A prospective analysis of personal light exposure in >88,000 individuals. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 121(43), e2405924121.
