Summary
This paper discusses the impact of light on human circadian rhythms, the role of light in resetting these rhythms, and the potential applications of this knowledge in treating sleep disorders and managing the effects of shift work and jet lag.
Categories
Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses how light exposure can reset human circadian rhythms, which can impact sleep patterns and potentially be used to treat sleep disorders.
Alertness and performance: The paper mentions that disturbances in cognitive function and sleep can occur when a person's circadian system becomes misaligned with the light-dark cycle, affecting alertness and performance.
Shift work: The paper discusses how knowledge of light's impact on circadian rhythms can be used to help reset these rhythms in individuals exposed to shift work.
Jet lag: The paper discusses how knowledge of light's impact on circadian rhythms can be used to help reset these rhythms in individuals experiencing jet lag.
Phototherapy: The paper discusses the potential use of light therapy in treating circadian rhythm sleep disorders.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the impact of different types of light (e.g., electrical lighting, natural light, short-wavelength blue light) on circadian rhythms, which could inform lighting design considerations.
Author(s)
JJ Gooley
Publication Year
2018
Number of Citations
9
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