by Volume 13, Number 3 The blue wavelength of the light spectrum has the strongest impact on the human circadian rhythm. Particular photo-receptors in the eye, intrinsically photosensitive Retinal Ganglion Cells (ipRGCs), are particularly sensitive to blue light and provide…
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Food and Sleep
by Volume 12, Number 6 With respect to the importance of diet for health, the saying “you are what you eat” may be warranted. Research over the past several years would suggest that a variant of this saying may eventually…
Time Changes
by Volume 10, Number 5 Approximately two months ago on March 9th at 2:00 AM, clocks were advanced by one hour in the transition from Standard Time to Daylight time. Many people reported feeling more fatigued than usual in the…