Summary
This paper discusses the role of melanopsin in the regulation of circadian behavior and light responses under a variety of light-dark environments.
Categories
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the role of melanopsin in regulating circadian rhythms, which are crucial for cognitive function and memory.
Sleep and insomnia: The paper explores how light exposure at night can disrupt sleep, which is regulated by circadian rhythms.
Alertness and performance: The paper discusses how disruptions to circadian rhythms can impact alertness and performance.
Shift work: The paper discusses the impact of artificial light and shift work on circadian rhythms.
Jet lag: The paper discusses the impact of rapid air travel across multiple time zones, which can cause jet lag, on circadian rhythms.
Phototherapy: The paper discusses the role of light in regulating circadian rhythms, which is relevant to phototherapy.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses the role of melanopsin in regulating circadian rhythms, which are crucial for hormone regulation.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the impact of artificial light on circadian rhythms, which is relevant to lighting design considerations.
Well-being: The paper discusses the impact of disruptions to circadian rhythms on overall well-being.
Author(s)
ME Simmonds
Publication Year
2015
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