Summary
The paper discusses the impact of different colors of light on the human circadian clock, revealing that not only blue light, but also green and orange light, can affect the clock's function.
Categories
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the impact of light on the human circadian clock, which is crucial for cognitive function and memory.
Sleep and insomnia: The research explores how different colors of light can affect the human circadian clock, which is directly related to sleep patterns and could potentially influence insomnia.
Alertness and performance: The study's findings on how light affects the human circadian clock could have implications for alertness and performance, as the circadian clock regulates sleep-wake cycles and thus influences alertness.
Shift work: The paper's findings on how different colors of light affect the human circadian clock could have implications for shift workers, who often struggle with disrupted sleep-wake cycles.
Phototherapy: The research explores the impact of different colors of light on the human circadian clock, which could have implications for phototherapy treatments.
Lighting Design Considerations: The study's findings on how different colors of light affect the human circadian clock could inform lighting design considerations, particularly in environments where maintaining a healthy circadian rhythm is important.
Author(s)
R Schoonderwoerd
Publication Year
2022
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