Excessive light pollution may increase our risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new research has warned. These associations are particularly pronounced among younger members of the population and emphasize the importance of avoiding light exposure at night.
Alzheimer’s affects roughly 5.8 million Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The progressive disease is the most common form of dementia and is associated with memory loss and cognitive decline in regions of the brain involved in thought, memory, and language.
Alzheimer’s: Map Shows US States Where Newly Revealed Risk Factor Is Worst
