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文章一│ Why Sleeping in Total Darkness Is a Big Deal
While
sleeping in darkness may seem obvious, research shows that even small
amounts of light, such as the glow from your phone screen or a
nightlight, can disrupt the body's internal clock, suppress melatonin,
and interfere with deep sleep. Over time, this may increase the risk of
developing chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, depression, and
cardiovascular disease.
Sleep is not merely a passive act of unconsciousness; it is an active process of repair and recalibration.
“The
body's systems only achieve euphoric homeostasis—true well-being—when
the demands of the day are met with enough depth, timing, and continuity
of sleep. Light at night interrupts this, even if subtly, and
especially for those already vulnerable,” Dr. Roger Washington, a family
medicine physician focused on sleep wellness and the medical director
of the Sleep to Live Well Foundation, told The Epoch Times.
“When
light combines with the will to stay alert—scrolling a phone, watching
TV—it locks the brain in an acquisition mode, which postpones the entry
into reparative sleep cycles.”
Blue light from
screens has been linked to reduced sleep quality and shorter sleep
duration. On the other hand, research suggests that sleeping in a dark,
cool environment supports melatonin production and promotes better
physical and mental well-being.
1.根據本文，何者敘述錯誤？
（1）手機螢幕的光源，會影響深層睡眠。
（2）長時間睡不好，恐造成肥胖。
（3）睡眠是被動的身體修復。
（4）手機的藍光，恐致睡眠品質下降。
2. 根據本文，有研究指出，在黑暗中睡覺有何好處？
3. 你睡眠的環境為何？開著燈，使用夜燈，還是在伸手不見五指的黑暗中入睡？有什麼特別理由嗎？
解答：
1. （3）
2.
Sleeping in a dark, cool environment supports melatonin production
and promotes better physical and mental
well-being.（在黑暗、涼爽的環境中睡覺，有助褪黑激素產生，促進身心健康。）
（文章來源：英文大紀元時報）
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文章二│ How Dark Should a Room Be？
Washington
notes that your sleep environment should be under 1 lux, or “pitch
black” to the naked eye. “You shouldn't be able to see your hand when
you extend your arm in front of you,” he said.
Use a red-spectrum nightlight if you need to move around at night, as red light is least likely to interfere with melatonin.
“The
darker, the better,” Kaylor said. “If total darkness isn't possible,
reduce exposure as much as you can—eliminate overhead lights, avoid
night scrolling, and use low, indirect lighting in the hour before bed.”
Good
sleep matters because it's when your brain files memories, strengthens
learning, and refreshes your attention for the next day. Here are a few
tips to reduce light exposure at night:
Use blackout curtains to block out streetlights or early morning sunlight.
Power down electronics or cover glowing lights with blackout stickers.
Replace bright bulbs with dim, warm lighting in the evening.
Wear a contoured sleep mask if you can't control your surroundings.
“A
dark sleep environment helps you reach deeper, uninterrupted stages of
sleep, which are essential for sharp thinking, creativity, emotional
control, and even decision-making,” Kaylor said.
“If you want to be mentally sharper tomorrow, it starts with a pitch-black bedroom tonight.”
1.根據本文，下列何者有誤？
（1）睡覺的環境越黑越好。
（2）深層連續的睡眠，有助敏銳思考。
（3）一夜好眠，有助隔日的學習與記憶。
（4）夜燈建議使用微弱的燈泡光。
2. 根據本文，如果要在夜間走動，何種光線（源）建議使用？理由是？
3. 閱讀完本文後，你有何印象深刻處？你會嘗試本文建議的睡眠環境並做出改變？理由為何？
解答：
1.（4）
2. Use a red-spectrum nightlight if you need to move around at night, as red light is least likely to interfere with melatonin.（如果你需要在夜間走動，請使用紅光夜燈，因為紅光最不干擾褪黑激素產生。）
（文章來源：英文大紀元時報）◇
