Summary
This paper discusses how exposure to light at night (LAN) can have negative effects on mood and behavior, potentially contributing to altered mood regulation.
Categories
Depression: The paper discusses how exposure to light at night can induce depressive responses in hamsters, suggesting a potential link between light exposure and mood disorders in humans.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses how exposure to light at night can alter neuronal structure in hamsters, suggesting a potential impact on cognitive function and memory.
Mood regulation: The paper discusses how exposure to light at night can have negative consequences for mood regulation, potentially contributing to mood disorders.
Shift work: The paper discusses how modern environmental lighting conditions, such as those experienced by shift workers, can lead to excessive exposure to light at night and potentially contribute to mood disorders.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses how the wavelength of light can impact its effects, with blue wavelength lights being particularly disruptive to the circadian system.
Author(s)
TA Bedrosian, CA Vaughn, A Galan
Publication Year
2013
Number of Citations
99
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Shift work
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Lighting Design Considerations
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