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The Sleep Scientist (NEW RESEARCH): Sleeping Patterns Can Predict Future Diseases! Sleep Deprivation Is A Silent Killer! The Painful Trick To Fix Poor Sleep - Dr Guy Leschziner
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Exploration of Circadian Rhythm, Melatonin, and Light Influence on Sleep Patterns
Circadian rhythm influences mental alertness, eating habits, work performance; governed by genetics and environmental factors. Melatonin secretion by the pineal gland reflects circadian rhythm shifts; external melatonin intake can alter the body clock. The suprachiasmatic nucleus in the brain's hypothalamus controls the circadian rhythm, connected to the eye's retinal cells detecting blue light. Blue light exposure adjusts and reinforces the circadian rhythm, crucial in adapting to changing light levels in different seasons. Electronic devices like smartphones emit blue light, impacting circadian rhythm regulation.
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