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The Benefits of Sunlight on Our Sleep Cycle
48:42 - 56:03 (07:20)
Getting sunlight in your eyes in the late afternoon and evening signals to your internal clock that it's evening and that sleep is coming. This practice also protects the nervous system against the negative effects of artificial light during the night hours.
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Exercising in the afternoon can raise your body temperature and Reveri app can help improve your sleep skills.
48:42 - 50:33 (01:50)
Exercise
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Exercising in the afternoon can raise your body temperature and Reveri app can help improve your sleep skills. However, it may also make you fall asleep later at night.
ChapterThe Benefits of Sunlight on Our Sleep Cycle
EpisodeSleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing
PodcastHuberman Lab
Getting sunlight in your eyes in the late afternoon and evening signals to your body that sleep is coming, and also protects against the negative effects of artificial light during nighttime hours.
50:33 - 56:03 (05:30)
Circadian Rhythm
Summary
Getting sunlight in your eyes in the late afternoon and evening signals to your body that sleep is coming, and also protects against the negative effects of artificial light during nighttime hours. This should be done for 5-30 minutes, depending on the amount of cloud cover and location.