Light pollution can disrupt your sleep and put you at greater risk of stroke You might want to get yourself some blackout blinds, as a new study has found there are a number of health implications of sleeping in a light room. According to researchers in China, leaving the curtains open while you sleep could increase your risk of a stroke by 43%, as light pollution hampers quality rest and puts strain on the body’s organs.
Recognising the signs of a stroke According to the NHS, symptoms of a stroke include: complete paralysis of one side of the body sudden loss or blurring of vision confusion difficulty understanding what others are saying problems with balance and coordination difficulty swallowing a sudden and very severe headache resulting in a blinding pain unlike anything experienced before loss of consciousness.