Neuroimaging the effects of light on non-visual brain functions
Summary:
This paper discusses the effects of light on non-visual brain functions, specifically how light exposure can alter circadian rhythms and impact sleep, alertness, cognitive abilities, and mood.
Categories
- Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses how light exposure is a major environmental factor regulating sleep and wakefulness, and how lack of light can negatively impact sleep quality.
- Alertness and performance: The paper explores how light exposure can cause acute alterations in alertness and cognitive performance.
- Cognitive function and memory: The paper examines how light exposure can affect cognitive abilities, including memory processes and attention.
- Mood regulation: The paper discusses how light exposure can impact mood, and how lack of light can have a negative effect on mood.
- Seasonal affective disorder: The paper mentions that repeated daily exposure to light is recommended as a therapy for seasonal affective disorder.
- Phototherapy: The paper discusses the use of light exposure as a form of therapy for various conditions, including sleep disorders and mood disorders.
- Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses how the wavelength, duration, and intensity of light exposure can impact non-visual brain functions.
Author(s)
G Vandewalle, DJ Dijk
Publication Year:
2013
Number of Citations:
17
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