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Exposure to light while sleeping is linked to obesity and other health issues, study says

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Exposure to light while sleeping is linked to obesity and other health issues, study says

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Consider these tips to help reduce the amount of light you're exposed to while sleeping. Darkness while you sleep may help prevent several diseases.

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