A sleep mistake you’re probably making could increase heart disease risk — but there’s an easy fix - New York Post

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Add The New York Post on Google Let’s say you’ve got stellar nighttime habits: You put away your phone, keep consistent sleep and wake times and get 8 hours of shut-eye every single night.

You might think you’ve got your routine down pat. But there’s another factor that could be quietly affecting your health — and it’s probably in your bedroom right now.

A new study suggests that a seemingly harmless nighttime habit could alter the structure and function of your heart, potentially increasing your risk of serious cardiovascular problems.

Even people with the best sleep habits can miss this one. Kuz Production – stock.adobe.com The perpetrator? Light exposure, even the smallest amount.