Summary
This paper discusses the effects of different types of light on the suppression of melatonin in humans, with a focus on the potential for certain types of light to be used as a countermeasure for circadian and sleep disruption.
Categories
Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses the potential for certain types of light to be used as a countermeasure for sleep disruption.
Alertness and performance: The paper discusses the effects of light on alertness and performance, particularly in relation to the suppression of melatonin.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the effects of light on cognitive function, particularly in relation to the suppression of melatonin.
Shift work: The paper discusses the potential for certain types of light to be used as a countermeasure for circadian disruption in shift workers.
Jet lag: The paper discusses the potential for certain types of light to be used as a countermeasure for jet lag.
Phototherapy: The paper discusses the potential for certain types of light to be used in phototherapy for sleep and circadian disruption.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the effects of different types of light, which has implications for lighting design.
Author(s)
GC Brainard, JP Hanifin, B Warfield
Publication Year
2015
Number of Citations
121
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