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Why You Should Never Sleep With TV or Dim Lights On ...

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Exposure to even dim light at night, such as a glowing TV screen, could prompt changes in your brain that lead to mood disorders -- up to and including depression.

Researchers placed hamsters in sleep environments with different lighting conditions. After eight weeks, the hamsters were tested for behaviors that might suggest depression.

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