Many people have the habit of sleeping with the lights on, but this is actually a very bad habit. Experts also say that it's not advisable to sleep with the lights on. Let's take a look at what the experts have to say and why it's best not to sleep with the lights on.
The negative aspects of sleeping with the lights on are receiving more and more attention, especially for young children. Sleeping with the lights on affects human health, and it's best to turn off the lights when sleeping. Let's delve into the specific drawbacks of sleeping with the lights on.
1. First, sleeping with the lights on can lead to a decrease in immunity. People may not be aware that at night, in the dark, the body secretes a hormone called melatonin, which is closely related to immunity. This melatonin is only produced in the dark, from the time you start sleeping until you wake up, and it stops being secreted.
If you sleep with the lights on at night, the secretion of melatonin is affected, and the amount of melatonin produced in the body will be significantly reduced, which can seriously impact immunity. This is also why people who work late nights and stay up late experience a decline in physical health and are more prone to illness. Of course, sleeping with the lights on similarly leads to a decrease in melatonin, affecting overall health.
2. Additionally, sleeping with the lights on can affect the quality of sleep, which is particularly important for children who are still growing. First, the stimulation from the light can cause frequent awakenings, leading to poor sleep quality and ineffective rest. Moreover, sleeping with the lights on can cause significant harm to the eyes, especially for young children.
Furthermore, the body may not fully relax, preventing deep sleep, which means you can't achieve the best state of rest. In a brightly lit environment, many organs in the body cannot properly rest and recover. If this state persists for a long time, it can lead to insomnia and other sleep-related issues.
There are many other disadvantages to sleeping with the lights on, so everyone should pay more attention. For children who are afraid of the dark, parents should be more patient. They can stay with the child until they fall asleep before turning off the lights, or they can sleep with the child, paying extra attention to the quality of rest and overall health.
