Can light make us bright? Effects of light on cognition and sleep
Summary:
This paper discusses the effects of light on cognition and sleep, and how understanding these effects can improve well-being.
Categories
- Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses how light affects the human sleep-wake cycle and how it can directly impact sleep.
- Alertness and performance: The paper discusses how light can optimize brain function during specific cognitive tasks, especially in tasks of sustained attention.
- Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses how light affects cognitive performance and how it can optimize brain function during specific cognitive tasks.
- Well-being: The paper discusses how understanding the effects of light on sleep and cognitive performance can improve well-being.
Author(s)
SL Chellappa, MCM Gordijn, C Cajochen
Publication Year:
2011
Number of Citations:
175
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