Fri Sep 06 05:00:00 UTC 2024: – Excessive light pollution at night may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, especially for people under 65
– Exposure to light pollution at night is a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease
– Research found a positive association between Alzheimer’s prevalence and exposure to light at night
– Nightly light pollution may be an important risk factor for Alzheimer’s
– Higher intensity of light pollution at night is associated with a greater prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease
– Sleep disruption due to nighttime light pollution may impact Alzheimer’s disease
– Some risk factors for Alzheimer’s, such as poor sleep, can be modified
– More research is needed to determine if nighttime light exposure is a confirmed risk factor for Alzheimer’s
– Artificial light at night has detrimental ecological, behavioral, biological, and health consequences
– Awareness of the risks associated with exposure to light at night may help people make lifestyle changes, such as using blackout curtains or eye masks.

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