If you’re falling asleep to the nightly news or the latest episode of Chicago, it could be wreaking havoc on your health. A new analysis is showing a host of dangers associated with nighttime television watching from the comfort of your bed.
It’s not the programming or the set itself that causes any harm. The trouble comes from nighttime light exposure that can throw your circadian rhythm out of whack. You could be at risk for the same problems if you don’t have a TV in your room but use a tablet, computer, or smartphone before bed, or sleep in a place that allows a lot of bright lights to shine in once the sun has set.
