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Sleeping with the TV on

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I discovered that I sleep well with my TV on. However, I have recently been advised that the habit may be unhealthy. Kindly advise me.

Chike (by SMS)

Many people find that sleeping with the TV on helps them sleep. However, experts generally agree that this isn’t a good idea. Sleeping with the TV on increases your exposure to blue light, which can increase your risk for obesity, diabetes, and other health problems.

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