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The Importance of Light Exposure on Our Body Clocks
56:53 - 1:04:27 (07:33)
Bright light exposure in the morning can advance your body clock, while light exposure at night can delay it, which impacts our ability to wake up and fall asleep at certain times of day.
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Light exposure, especially during the evening and middle of the night, can delay the body's perception of morning light, making it harder to wake up early in the morning.
56:53 - 1:00:06 (03:13)
Summary
Light exposure, especially during the evening and middle of the night, can delay the body's perception of morning light, making it harder to wake up early in the morning. Turning on lights before waking up can help increase total sleep time and shift forward sleepiness.
ChapterThe Importance of Light Exposure on Our Body Clocks
EpisodeMaster Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake
PodcastHuberman Lab
Getting bright light exposure in the morning and avoiding light at night can have a tremendous impact on our circadian rhythms, metabolic factors, hormones, and feelings of well-being.
1:00:07 - 1:02:49 (02:41)
Summary
Getting bright light exposure in the morning and avoiding light at night can have a tremendous impact on our circadian rhythms, metabolic factors, hormones, and feelings of well-being. Exposure to light in the morning can phase advance our clock and help us wake up early feeling alert.
ChapterThe Importance of Light Exposure on Our Body Clocks
EpisodeMaster Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake
PodcastHuberman Lab
Napping for 20 to 30 minutes can be beneficial for many people, especially those who experience a dip in energy and focus in the late afternoon due to a drop in metabolic factors.
1:02:49 - 1:04:27 (01:37)
Summary
Napping for 20 to 30 minutes can be beneficial for many people, especially those who experience a dip in energy and focus in the late afternoon due to a drop in metabolic factors. However, napping for more than one trading cycle can lead to feelings of disorientation upon waking.