Summary
This paper discusses the effects of a chronic reduction of short-wavelength light input on melatonin and sleep patterns in humans, providing evidence for adaptation.
Categories
Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses the effects of reduced blue light exposure on sleep patterns in humans, finding limited effects on sleep parameters.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the role of light in the entrainment of the circadian clock, which is important for cognitive function and memory.
Aging: The paper discusses how aging can reduce exposure to short wavelengths, which may be involved in the disrupted circadian rhythms observed in aged subjects.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses the effects of reduced blue light exposure on the regulation of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the importance of considering the effects of changes in environmental light characteristics, which is relevant to lighting design.
Author(s)
MC Giménez, DGM Beersma, P Bollen
Publication Year
2014
Number of Citations
54
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