Cancer is a serious disease that increases rapidly and can be fatal. There are many types of this and there are many reasons behind it. Especially many factors related to our lifestyle can increase the risk of cancer.
Such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, oily and spicy food etc. Cancer is a major cause of deaths worldwide. According to the WHO (World Health Organization) report, one in every five person can get cancer at some time in life. In addition, one in every nine men and one in every twelve women die due to cancer. This number shows how dangerous and widespread cancer is.
What are the causes of cancer?
Most people think that cancer is only caused by wrong eating or not exercising. But do you know that lack of sleep can also be a big reason for cancer? A new study has revealed that there is a deep connection between sleep and cancer.
Sleep and cancer relationship
Our body works in a 24 -hour cycle, called Circadian Rhythm. This cycle controls our sleep, hormones and many essential physical processes. This cycle is especially sensitive to light, especially for blue lights emanating from gadgets such as mobile, laptops and TVs. If a person sees the screen till late at night, its circadian rhythm deteriorates. This makes the entire system of the body disturbed and can be harmful to health.
Danger of light and cancer at night
A 2005 study found that exposure to electric lights at night increases the risk of breast cancer. Especially in developed industrialized countries, where more light is used at night, the risk of breast cancer has been seen five times more.
Reduction of melatonin from lights
In the dark of night, our brain makes hormones called melatonin. This hormone helps us to sleep. But melatonin does not only bring sleep, it also prevents the growth of cancer cells. When you are in contact with light or mobile-screen blue light at night, melatonin levels decrease. This may increase the risk of cancer. Sleep is very important for our physical, mental and emotional health. If your sleep is constantly bad, your circadian rhythm deteriorates, and you are unable to make melatonin due to light or mobile screen at night, it may increase the risk of breast, prostate and colon (intestine) cancer.
More threat to those working in night shift
Those who work in night shifts are more at risk of cancer. But only shift workers are not at risk. If you watch mobile, TV or laptop till late night, then you are also in danger. A 2021 study also states that the risk of thyroid cancer also increases due to exposure to light at night.
Easy ways to prevent cancer
Stop using the screen at least 2 hours before bedtime. After the sun sets, slow down the light of the house. Make a habit of sleeping and getting up at a certain time every day. Turn on ‘night mode’ in mobile or laptop or wear yellow light glasses. Keep the gold room calm, dark and comfortable.
Small changes in our lifestyle can be very helpful to prevent cancer. Sleeping at the right time, reducing screen time, and taking good sleep will not only improve your health, but will also reduce the risk of fatal disease like cancer. Therefore, pay attention to your habits today and adopt a healthy lifestyle.