Darkness as important as light for health
				
            Light at night disrupts the body's normal cycles, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
            
            
            
            
                
                    
Light at night disrupts the body's normal cycles and has a negative effect on health. Patients should be sleeping in total darkness, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Many sources of unwanted light at night may be present in a patient room.
Read the article.
 
                   
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                    
                
             
                    
                June 24, 2016
					
                        
            
        
        
            
                
            
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                Interior Design
                
            
            
         
        
        
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