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The Impact of Light Exposure on Sleep and Health
47:18 - 56:53 (09:35)
Bright light exposure at night can disrupt sleep patterns and make it harder to fall asleep, negatively impacting mood, mental health, learning, focus, and metabolism. Taking control of light exposure behavior at night can support good health and sleep.
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Some animals like snakes have a holes in their skulls that allows light information directly to their pineal gland to suppress melatonin, helping with their circadian rhythms.
47:18 - 49:16 (01:57)
Summary
Some animals like snakes have a holes in their skulls that allows light information directly to their pineal gland to suppress melatonin, helping with their circadian rhythms. A study showed that even light shone on the back of the knee could set circadian rhythms.
ChapterThe Impact of Light Exposure on Sleep and Health
EpisodeMaster Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake
PodcastHuberman Lab
Too much light, especially blue light from screens, during bedtime or at nighttime can disrupt your sleep pattern, making it harder to fall asleep.
49:16 - 51:15 (01:58)
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Too much light, especially blue light from screens, during bedtime or at nighttime can disrupt your sleep pattern, making it harder to fall asleep. The ideal time for exposure to light, including blue light, is during the morning and daytime.
ChapterThe Impact of Light Exposure on Sleep and Health
EpisodeMaster Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake
PodcastHuberman Lab
Exposure to light between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. can suppress the release of dopamine and cause negative effects on mental health and learning.
51:15 - 53:27 (02:12)
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Exposure to light between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. can suppress the release of dopamine and cause negative effects on mental health and learning. It's important to control light exposure at night to support good mood, focus, and metabolism.
ChapterThe Impact of Light Exposure on Sleep and Health
EpisodeMaster Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake
PodcastHuberman Lab
The type and timing of light exposure can have a significant impact on regulating our sleep and wake periods, with dim and low lights being the best option to avoid shifting our circadian clocks.
53:27 - 56:53 (03:25)
Summary
The type and timing of light exposure can have a significant impact on regulating our sleep and wake periods, with dim and low lights being the best option to avoid shifting our circadian clocks. Shift workers require extra precautions to avoid the negative health effects of irregular light exposure.