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The Impact of Artificial Light on Sleep
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Bright artificial lights, regardless of color, in the evening can mimic the effects of sunlight and disrupt healthy sleep patterns. It is recommended to avoid bright overhead lights from 10 PM to 4 AM.
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Understanding how light affects your brain and body is key to optimizing your sleep and overall health.
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Sleep
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Understanding how light affects your brain and body is key to optimizing your sleep and overall health. While bright light is needed to wake up in the morning, it's important to minimize artificial light at night to promote better sleep.
ChapterThe Impact of Artificial Light on Sleep
EpisodeSleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing
PodcastHuberman Lab
The use of bright artificial lights, particularly overhead lights, between 10 PM and 4 AM can disrupt sleep quality and should be avoided.
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Sleep
Summary
The use of bright artificial lights, particularly overhead lights, between 10 PM and 4 AM can disrupt sleep quality and should be avoided. Instead, dimming or turning off lights and relying on candlelight or moonlight during this time frame can improve sleep quality.