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Light and Hormones
Understanding how light influences sex steroid hormones reveals fascinating connections between animal behavior and hormonal cycles. Seasonal changes in light affect dopamine levels, which in turn regulate the release of hormones like estrogen and testosterone. This interplay explains why certain animals breed in spring and alter their fur color with the seasons, highlighting the profound impact of environmental factors on biological processes.In this clip
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Is it true that getting sunlight throughout the day, especially in the morning, can prevent seasonal depression and reverse its effects by tricking your body into thinking the days are longer?
Is it true that getting sunlight throughout the day, especially in the morning, can prevent seasonal depression and reverse its effects by tricking your body into thinking the days are longer, as discussed in the episode LIVE EVENT Q\&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Toronto, ON and the clip Bright Light Therapy?
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