Abstract

Summary

The paper proposes a simplified model to evaluate the circadian effects of light sources, which is relevant to human adaptation to the light environment.
Categories

Categories

Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the effects of light on the human circadian system, which is linked to cognitive function and memory.
Sleep and insomnia: The paper's focus on the circadian system and its response to light stimuli is relevant to sleep patterns and potential sleep disorders like insomnia.
Alertness and performance: The paper discusses how light exposure can affect alertness and performance, as it influences the circadian rhythms that regulate these functions.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper proposes a model for evaluating the potential 'circadian effects' of light sources, which is relevant to lighting design considerations.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses how light could inhibit melatonin production, which is a hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness.
Phototherapy: The paper's discussion on the effects of light on the human body and its proposal for a model to evaluate these effects is relevant to phototherapy.
Authors

Author(s)

L Bellia, M Seraceni
Publication Date

Publication Year

2014
Citations

Number of Citations

54
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