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Light and Mood
A powerful study reveals the significant impact of both daytime light exposure and nighttime dark exposure on mental health. Seasonal affective disorder is linked to light conditions, with bright light therapy proving effective for treatment. Additionally, specialized cells in the retina not only regulate circadian rhythms but also influence mood and neurotransmitter levels, highlighting the intricate relationship between light and emotional well-being.In this clip
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Journal Club with Dr. Peter Attia | Effects of Light & Dark on Mental Health & Treatments for Cancer
Related Questions
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?
How bright would a normal lamp need to be for treating Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or regulating circadian rhythms, as discussed in the episode LIVE EVENT Q\&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Toronto, ON and the clip Bright Light Therapy?
What about accumulating 100,000 Lux minutes of light exposure in the morning as recommended by Andrew Huberman in the episode Find Your Temperature Minimum to Defeat Jetlag, Shift Work & Sleeplessness | Huberman Lab Podcast #4 and the clip Morning Light Exposure? He suggested five minutes if the illumination from the sun is 20,000 Lux or about 15 minutes if the illumination is 7,000 Lux. Has this concept changed in subsequent episodes of the Huberman Lab Podcast, specifically regarding the recommendation for quantifying how much time I need to spend getting light exposure based on the brightness of the sun on a given morning?