Preferring a dark bedroom makes sense; darkness is a cue to your
brain to ramp up production of the hormone melatonin, which helps your
body wind down, says Breus. Thing is, some people are conditioned to sleep
with a light on. If you and your partner are in opposing camps,
compromise by agreeing to keep a very small low-wattage lamp or
nightlight plugged in, or use a clip-on booklight that can be directed
away from the other partner, says Breus. And eye masks look silly, but
don't discount them—they can be surprisingly good at blocking out light.
Breus also recommends a new type of lightbulb for your bedside lamp.
Goodnight Bulbs use a special bulb that cuts down on blue light, the
kind emitted from TV screens and smartphones that has been implicated in
insomnia. Without that blue light, it's easier for the darkness-wanting
spouse to doze off.
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