last highlighted date: 2024-08-16
Highlights
- Blue light exposure at night is a serious health risk. It can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and overall mortality.
- Getting bright light exposure during the day, especially in the morning, is crucial for health and can help reduce deaths from various illnesses.
- The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in our brain acts as a master circadian clock, coordinating millions of cellular clocks throughout the body.
- Blue-rich light at night increases hunger, snacking, and disrupts glucose metabolism, potentially leading to obesity and metabolic issues.