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The Link Between Light Exposure and Brain Function
The timing, duration, and quality of our sleep reflect our brain's ability to function optimally, and unhealthy circadian rhythms have been shown to impair glucose and cardiovascular regulation, promote obesity, diabetes, and hypertension, and increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Moderate exposure to light at night, even from streetlights, can interfere with the sleep-wake cycle and overall health.