Healthy Benefits Of Sleeping With Lights On

A key factor in regulating sleep and your biological clocks is exposure to light or to darkness so falling asleep with lights on may not be the best thing for a good night's sleep. ... Before bedtime, limit television viewing and computer use, especially in the bedroom, as they hinder quality sleep.

                                   

Sleeping with the lights on has an effect on your brain wave patterns, the natural cycle of Melatonin production, and cell regulation all which disrupt your sleep cycle. This has been linked to a variety of health issues like depression, obesity, breast and prostate cancer, and cardiovascular disease, to name a few.

Light exposure before or during bedtime can make it difficult to fall and stay asleep because your brain won't make enough sleep-inducing melatonin.
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The effect of light on sleep-wake cycles

• repair your brain and body.
• allow muscle recovery.
• fight illnesses and chronic conditions.
• put you in a better mood.
• help children grow.