Effects of environment light during sleep on autonomic functions of heart rate and breathing.

Author: CampanaroCara K, FujitaYukio, JaconoFrank J, KimuraHiroshi, KumamotoMakiko, LoparoKenneth A, StrohlKingman P, YamauchiMotoo, YoshikawaMasanori

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Poor sleep hygiene including sleeping in the daytime or with the lights on at night is discovered during the assessment of many sleep disorders including sleep apnea. The aim of this study was to investigate whether environmental light affected autonomic control of heart rate, sleep-disordered breat...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11325-014-0951-7

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Light and Sleep: Unveiling the Connection Between Environment and Autonomic Function

Sleep, like a refreshing oasis in the desert of daily life, is vital for our health and well-being. However, poor sleep hygiene, like a misplaced oasis in a harsh desert, can disrupt this crucial process. This study, published in 2014, investigates the impact of environmental light on autonomic control of heart rate, sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), and breathing patterns. It's like observing the intricate interplay between the desert's light and the creatures that inhabit it.

Unmasking the Influence of Light

The researchers, like skilled desert explorers, sought to understand how light affects the delicate balance of our autonomic nervous system. They found that environmental light, like the sun's rays piercing through the desert sands, can have a significant impact on heart rate variability and breathing patterns during sleep. This discovery, like a hidden spring in the desert, reveals the intricate connection between our environment and our physiological processes.

The Importance of Darkness

This research underscores the importance of maintaining good sleep hygiene. It's a reminder that just as camels need darkness to rest in the desert, humans need a dark and quiet environment for optimal sleep. Creating a sleep-conducive environment, like preparing a comfortable resting spot in the desert, can help improve our sleep quality and overall well-being.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study, like a beacon illuminating the desert night, emphasizes the importance of environmental factors in sleep quality. The intricate relationship between light and our autonomic nervous system is a reminder that even seemingly subtle elements of our environment can have a profound impact on our health. It's a call to embrace good sleep hygiene and create a sleep-conducive environment, just as a wise desert traveler seeks shelter and rest under the starry night.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2015-07-27
  2. Date Revised 2021-10-21
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Pubmed ID

24522288

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1007/s11325-014-0951-7

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