Summary
This paper investigates the effects of light exposure on heart rate variability (HRV) in healthy male individuals, focusing on the impact of light intensity and spectral composition.
Categories
Heart disease: The paper investigates the effects of light exposure on heart rate variability, a key factor in heart health.
Lighting Design Considerations: The study explores the impact of different light intensities and spectral compositions, relevant to lighting design.
Alertness and performance: The paper discusses the impact of light on the autonomic nervous system, which can influence alertness and performance.
Cognitive function and memory: The study indirectly relates to cognitive function and memory by exploring the role of retinal projections to the hypothalamic suprachiasmatic nucleus, a part of the brain involved in circadian rhythms and cognitive functions.
Author(s)
K Petrowski, L Mekschrat, S BĆ¼hrer
Publication Year
2023
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