Studies show light pollution may put heart health at risk

Studies from distinguished universities and institutes worldwide are revealing the dangers of light pollution on heart health. “Light pollution, a bit like noise pollution, causes changes in our body’s rhythm,” said Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Director Professor Jason Kovacic. “It upsets our sleep pattern, which can lead to changes in eating patterns, changes in our mental stress levels, increases in blood pressure, and weight gain. “All of those things can conspire to increase cardiovascular risk.”