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Lower the lights in your home 1–2 hours before bed to encourage melatonin production.

Your body operates on a 24-hour internal clock known as the . This system uses light and dark as primary signals to regulate sleep-wake cycles.

Light doesn't just make it harder to fall asleep; it changes the quality of the sleep you do get. sleep_with_the_lights_on

Lights-on sleep is associated with increased N1 (Stage 1) sleep and decreased slow-wave (deep) sleep ( ScienceDirect ).

Women who sleep with a television or light on in the room are more likely to gain weight and develop obesity ( NIH ). 3. Impact on Sleep Architecture Lower the lights in your home 1–2 hours

Use blackout curtains or a sleep mask to block outside light.

Nighttime light exposure can increase heart rate and the risk of high blood pressure (Sleep Foundation). Light doesn't just make it harder to fall

Turn off electronic devices (phones, tablets, TVs) at least 30 minutes before bedtime to avoid blue light exposure.