Sleep Medicine - Night Lights Can Repair Cognitive Function

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Even lights with the eyelids closed can stimulate these retinal ganglion cells and shut down melatonin production. When it comes to the bedroom, you really want to eliminate any kind of lights in that bedroom so that it's as dark as possible. Night shift workers should stay a night shift worker throughout the entire week. You cannot confuse your circadian rhythm.

Dr. Roger Seheult is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California Riverside School of Medicine and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine and Allied Health at Loma Linda University. He is a practicing critical care physician, pulmonologist, and sleep physician at Beaver Medical Group, and a co-founder of MedCram, one of the fastest-growing online medical education companies. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/223