Summary
This paper investigates the impact of artificial light at night (ALAN) on melatonin production and sleep quality in young volunteers, finding that low illuminance can interfere with both processes.
Categories
Sleep and insomnia: The paper investigates how artificial light at night can disrupt sleep quality, finding that even low illuminance can increase sleep fragmentation and immobility.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses how disrupted sleep quality due to artificial light at night can potentially deteriorate several other functions, including cognitive processes.
Hormone regulation: The study explores the impact of artificial light at night on the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper's findings suggest that lighting design should consider the potential negative effects of artificial light at night on sleep quality and melatonin production.
Author(s)
K Stebelova, J Roska, M Zeman
Publication Year
2020
Number of Citations
23
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