Nighttime light exposure and cardiac structure and function

The authors aimed to investigate the impact of nighttime light exposure on cardiac structure and function, as well as its association with cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes. Their findings revealed that higher nighttime light exposure was linked to adverse cardiac remodeling, subclinical functional decline, and an increased risk of various CVD events, suggesting that reduced sleep duration may mediate these effects. This research underscores the importance of minimizing nighttime light exposure for cardiovascular health.