Wellbeing and natural light
Summary:
This paper discusses the impact of natural light on physical health, mood, learning ability, depression, insomnia, and circadian rhythms, and recommends spending at least 15 minutes outside each day for health benefits.
Categories
- Depression: The paper discusses how exposure to natural light can help lower depression.
- Sleep and insomnia: The paper explains how natural light can reduce insomnia and improve sleep quality by maintaining circadian rhythms.
- Alertness and performance: The paper suggests that natural light can enhance learning ability due to boosted alertness.
- Well-being: The paper focuses on the overall well-being benefits of exposure to natural light, including improved mood and physical health.
- Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the role of natural light in human health and suggests that spending time outside can be beneficial.
- Cognitive function and memory: The paper implies that natural light can enhance learning ability, which is related to cognitive function.
Author(s)
E Sitarz
Publication Year:
2023
Number of Citations:
0
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