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Benefits of Using Red Light for Good Sleep
Using a red light bulb can help individuals fall and stay asleep throughout the night more consistently, especially if they are in new environments. Red light can also help reduce the cortisol releasing properties of light at night, promoting relaxation and good sleep.
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The majority of people spend most of their waking hours at work, unable to discuss their work outside of it.
1:28:10 - 1:29:45 (01:34)
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The majority of people spend most of their waking hours at work, unable to discuss their work outside of it. The speaker suggests restricting social media time in the evening and prioritizing personal time from sunset until bed.
ChapterBenefits of Using Red Light for Good Sleep
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Switching to red light, even a cheap red party light, can reduce cortisol releasing properties of light and help people sleep better in new environments, especially those who are more sensitive to light.
1:29:45 - 1:34:06 (04:21)
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Switching to red light, even a cheap red party light, can reduce cortisol releasing properties of light and help people sleep better in new environments, especially those who are more sensitive to light.
ChapterBenefits of Using Red Light for Good Sleep
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PodcastHuberman Lab
The timing of your sleep, specifically going to sleep within three hours of sunset, can affect your body's preparation for sleep, including the rise of melatonin levels.
1:34:06 - 1:35:40 (01:34)
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The timing of your sleep, specifically going to sleep within three hours of sunset, can affect your body's preparation for sleep, including the rise of melatonin levels. Disrupting this preparation can lead to tension between the circadian aspect and sleep debt, resulting in poor quality sleep.