Summary
This paper discusses the effects of light from self-luminous electronic displays on melatonin levels and performance, and suggests that manufacturers can use this information to produce displays that minimize the risk of nocturnal melatonin suppression.
Categories
Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses how light from electronic displays can suppress melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep, potentially disrupting sleep patterns.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper explores how light from electronic displays can affect performance, potentially impacting cognitive function.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper suggests that the information about the impact of light from electronic displays on melatonin suppression can be used by manufacturers in designing displays.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses the regulation of the hormone melatonin, which can be suppressed by light from electronic displays.
Author(s)
BM Wood
Publication Year
2012
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