Light and Mental Health
A recent study highlights the profound impact of daytime light exposure and nighttime darkness on mental health, particularly for those with psychiatric disorders. Emphasizing the importance of actively seeking sunlight, the findings suggest that incorporating this practice can serve as a nonpharmacologic approach to enhance mood and overall well-being. This reinforces previous research indicating that spending time outdoors significantly benefits sleep and circadian rhythms.In this clip
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What does the study by Andrew Huberman involving over 85,000 participants show about the correlation between light exposure and psychiatric disorders in the episode 286‒Journal club with Andrew Huberman: light exposure on mental health & an immunotherapy for cancer?