I have a question about this episode Journal Club with Dr. Peter Attia | Effects of Light & Dark on Mental Health & Treatments for Cancer and this Light and Circadian Rhythm There was a study that showed viewing sunlight around the time of sunset, within an hour or so, prevents some of the negative effects of light on melatonin release later that same night. Can you provide more information about this study?
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In the episode , discusses a study published in Science Reports which found that viewing the low solar angle of the evening sun can help mitigate the suppression of melatonin typically caused by artificial light exposure at night. This effect, often referred to as the "Netflix inoculation," can reduce melatonin suppression by about half when individuals view the sunset, even without witnessing the sun cross the horizon—just by looking at the contrasting color tones like yellow-blue or pink-blue as the sun sets. This approach aims to help regulate sleep patterns against the disruptive influence of artificial lighting at night 1.