Alzheimer’s Risk Linked to Night Light Pollution

A recent study shows that the increased risk of Alzheimer's disease is linked to night light pollution. 

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Key Highlights 

• In new research, it was found that exposure to nighttime light pollution increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, especially in people under 65 years old.
• Light pollution is a human-made alteration of outdoor light levels from natural light. 

 

Effect of Light Pollution

• It affects the body's natural circadian rhythms, which regulate the sleep cycle, leading to conditions like diabetes and depression, which also increase the risk of Alzheimer's. 

 

About Alzheimer Disease

• It is a common type of dementia (loss of cognitive functioning). 
• It is characterized by the formation of plaques and tangles in the brain. 
• It is caused by many different diseases that directly or indirectly affect brain functioning. 
• Symptoms: forgetfulness, confusion, difficulties in planning and completing simple tasks, severe memory loss, etc. 
• There is no cure for Alzheimer's, but some drugs may help to slow cognitive decline.