Is It Bad to Sleep with the Lights On?

Sleeping with the lights on isn't dangerous, but it does tend to work against good sleep. Light is the main cue your body uses to tell day from night, so a bright room can make sleep lighter and more easily disrupted, even if you don't fully wake. Many people sleep through it out of habit, but most rest better in a dark room.

If you need some light — for safety, kids, or comfort — the trick is to keep it dim and warm rather than bright and blue. A low amber night light is far gentler on sleep than an overhead bulb or a screen. If darkness isn't fully in your control, a sleep mask is a simple fix. More on this in managing light in the evening.

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